Writing Formulae Flashcards
1
Q
What is the formula of ammonium
A
NH₄⁺
2
Q
What is the formula of hydroxide
A
OH⁻
3
Q
What is the formula of carbonate
A
CO₃²⁻
4
Q
What is the formula of nitrate (V)
A
NO₃⁻
5
Q
What is the formula of sulfate (VI)
A
SO₄²⁻
6
Q
List out the number of atoms for the prefix mono
A
1
7
Q
List out the number of atoms for the prefix di
A
2
8
Q
List out the number of atoms for the prefix tri
A
3
9
Q
List out the number of atoms for the prefix tetra
A
4
10
Q
List out the number of atoms for the prefix hexa
A
6
11
Q
List out the number of atoms for the prefix penta
A
5
12
Q
What are the 3 steps to balancing equations
A
- Balance the metals
- Balance the non metals excluding hydrogen and oxygen
- Balance hydrogen and oxygen