Formulae of Compounds and Chemical Equations Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
How do you work out the formula of an ionic compound
A
Positive ion, subscript number showing amount of positive ions
Then the negative ion, subscript number showing amount of positive ions
Eg. Na+ and S2- becomes Na2S
2
Q
Hydrochloric acid
A
HCl
3
Q
Sulfuric acid
A
H2SO4
4
Q
Nitric acid
A
HNO3
5
Q
Carbon dioxide
A
CO2
6
Q
Carbon monoxide
A
CO
7
Q
Water
A
H2O