Nomenclature (Cations) Flashcards
1
Q
If a metal can form cations of different charges, the positive charge is given by _____ In the _____ following the name of the metal
A
Roman Numeral
Parenthesis
Fe2+ Iron (II) ion
2
Q
-ous
A
Less
Fe2+ FerrOUS ion
3
Q
-ic
A
More
Fe3+ FerrIC ion
4
Q
Cations formed from nonmetals have the suffix
A
-ium
NH4+ ammonium ion
5
Q
Cations formed from metal atoms have the same name as
A
The metal
Na+ Sodium Ion
