Nomenclature of ionic and covalent compounds Flashcards
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is the joining of two atoms in a stable arrangement.
Bonding
result from the transfer of electrons from one element to another.
Ionic Bonds
result from the sharing of electrons between two atoms.
Covalent Bonds
on the left side of the periodic table.
Metal
on the right side of the periodic table
Non Metal
are formed when two nonmetals combine, or when a metalloid bonds to a nonmetal.
Covalent Bonds
is a compound or element containing two or more atoms joined together with covalent bonds.
molecule
are charged species in which the number of protons and electrons in an atom is unequal.
Ions
consist of oppositely charged
ions that have a strong electrostatic attraction for each other.
ionic compounds
two types of ions
cations and ions
Are positive C
Cations
1 electron in the outer shell
the sodium atom
8 electrons in the outer shield
the chloride ion
is formed when a metal transfers one or more electrons to a nonmetal.
ionic bonds
The sum of the charges in an ionic compound must be
zero overall
nonmetals form
anions
how to write for an ionic compound
Identify which element is the cation
and which is the anion.
step 1
how to write for an ionic compound
Determine how many of each ion type is
needed for an overall charge of zero.
step 2
When the cation and anion have the same charge
only one of each is needed
One of each ion is needed to
balance charge
When the cation and anion have different charges,
use the ion charges to determine the number of ions of each needed.
HOW TO Write a Formula for an Ionic Compounds
To write the formula, place the cation
first and then the anion and omit charges.
Step 3
Use subscripts to show the number of
each ion needed to have a
zero overall charge
When no subscript is written, it is
assumed to be
one