Writing Formulae Flashcards

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Metal

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We just write the element symbol eg: Cu, Al etc

Never diatomic

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Common covalent substances

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Diatomic elements eg: O2, N2, H2 etc

The halogens

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Common strong acids

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Hydrochloric acid= HCL

Sulfuric acid= H2SO4

Nitric Acid= HNO3

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Ionic Compound

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We need to know what positive ion (cation) and what negative ions (anions) form the ionic compound, in order to work out the formulae of the compound

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