Bonding - Ionic Compound Terminology Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
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The suffix used if the anion is monatomic and does not contain oxygen. Typically used for non-metals and is excepted for oxides
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“-ide”
2
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The suffix used for cations that are polyatomic or for certain transition metal ions in higher oxidisation states
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“-ium”
3
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The suffix used for polyatomic anions with oxygen
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“-ate”
4
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The prefix used for polyatomic anions with the highest oxidisation state of the series
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“per-“
5
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The prefix is used for polyatomic anions where hydrogen has been added to an oxyanion typically modifying its charge
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“bi-“
6
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Indicates the positive charge of a transition metal
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