Identifying/Naming Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
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What are Ionic compounds?
A
Metal + Non-Metal
2
Q
How to name ionic compounds?
A
You first name the cation (positive) then the anion (negative) with the suffix “-ide”. Use Roman numerals for metals with multiple states
3
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A
4
Q
What are Molecular Compounds?
A
Non-Metal + Non-Metal
5
Q
How to name Molecular compounds?
A
Use Greek prefixes: mono-, di-, tri-, tetra-, penta-, hexa-, etc. Use suffix “-ide” for last element
6
Q
How to name binary acids?
A
“Hydro-“ + root + “-ic acid”
(E.g. HCl = Hydrochloric acid)
7
Q
What are binary acids?
A
H + non-metal
8
Q
How to name oxyacids?
A
“-ate” becomes “-ic acid”
(E.g. H2SO4 = sulfuric acid)
“-ite” become “-ous acid”
(E.g. H2SO3 = sulfurous acid)
