Final study Guide Flashcards
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- the oxidation number of atoms in a compound must equal zero
- the sum of the oxidation number in polyatomic ions is zero
- alkali metals have the oxidation number +1.
- an ions charge is equals to its oxidation number
Which one isn’t true.
The sum of the oxidation number in polyatomic ions is zero
What is a compound that contains a water molecule in its crystalline structure?
Hydrates
The Greek prefixes system is normally used for either ionic or covalent compounds. T/F
False
What is a compound that contains hydrogen, oxygen, and another nonmental?
Ternary acid
What is the oxidation number of H in MgH2.
-1
The prefix hepta- means
7
Name the following compound: P2O5
Diphosphorous pentoxide
Write a chemical formula for the following compound: ammonium fluoride
NH4F
What represents the number of electrons that an atom in a compound must gain or lose to return to its neutral state?
Oxidation number
What is the oxidation number of Cu in CuSO4?
+2
System for naming compounds
Nomenclature
Another name for stock system which indicates the oxidation number used of the metal in the ionic compound
Roman numeral system
Covalently bonded groups of atoms that carry a charge
Polyatomic atoms
The number of electrons that an atom in a compound must gain or lose to return to its neutral state
Oxidation number
A compound that is not ionic or an acid
Binary covalent compound
Acids consisting of hydrogen and one other nonmetal
Binary acid
Anions that contain oxygen and one other element
Oxyanions
Indication of how many atoms of each element are in a binary covalent compound
Greek prefix system
The more electronegative element receives a negative oxidation number, and a less electronegative element receives a positive oxidation number. T/F
False
The sum of the oxidation number of all the atoms in a compound must equal zero. T/F
True
Group one has what oxidation number?
+1
What is the oxidation number of halogens typically have when they bond with metals?
-1
What is the oxidation number of P in Cu3P2?
-3
What is the oxidation number of Hg3(PO4)2?
+2