Naming Elements Flashcards
(15 cards)
1
Q
1
A
Mono
2
Q
2
A
Di
3
Q
3
A
Tri
4
Q
4
A
Tetra
5
Q
5
A
Penta
6
Q
6
A
Hexa
7
Q
7
A
Hepta
8
Q
8
A
Octa
9
Q
9
A
Nona
10
Q
10
A
Deca
11
Q
Rule #1
A
Depending on how many atoms there are you add a prefix
12
Q
Rule #2
A
If the first element falls under mono you get rid of mono
13
Q
Rule #3
A
For the last element we drop the ending and add the “ide” suffix
14
Q
Converting a symbol to the name of an ionic compound
A
Add ide to the last element keep the first the same
NaCl ~ Sodium Chloride
15
Q
Covering an ionic compounds name to its symbol
A
-Check the charge of the row its in and add that number to the letter(s)
-Switch the charges and drops the + or -
-If the numbers are the same then write it without a charge
Ex. Calcium Phosphide
Ca 2+ P3-
Ca3 P2
