Naming Ionic Compounds

Question 1

Define ion.

Answer 1

An atom with a charge.

Question 2

Define cation.

Answer 2

Ion positively charged.

Question 3

Define anion.

Answer 3

Ion negatively charged.

Question 4

What is the order rule for a molecules name in terms of cations and anions?

Answer 4

Usually the cation is written first followed by the anion.

If the anion is monoatomic (one atom) then it end in the suffix -ide.

Question 5

Write the names for copper’s oxidation states.

Answer 5

For Cu+1 it is written Cu(I) which is cuprous

For Cu+2 it is written Cu(II) which is cupric