Formulas and Equations

Question 1

Naming Binary Ionic compounds

Answer 1

1. Metal name goes first (stays same)

2. Nonmetal name ending changed to “ide”

Question 2

Examples of naming ionic compounds

Answer 2

Potassium Chloride ——–> KCl
Sodium Chloride ———-> NaCl
Sodium Oxide ————–> NaO

Question 3

Final formulas must be written in the empirical formula

Answer 3

The simplest form of subscripts

Question 4

Naming with Oxidation #s

Answer 4

• Look up on the periodic table and decide which its using

- Specify with Roman numerals in the name

Question 5

Naming polyatomic ions

Answer 5

1. Name metal & state roman numeral if > 1 oxidation state

2. Name polyatomic ion

Question 6

Naming Molecular Compounds

Answer 6

1. Less EN nonmetal first
2. More EN nonmetal is written with “ide” ending
3. Use prefixes if more than one

Question 7

Tips for naming covalent compounds

Answer 7

Only use mono for the second element!

Question 8

What are the prefixes for covalent compounds?

Answer 8

1. Mono
2. Di
3. Tri
4. Tetra
5. Penta
6. Hexa
7. Hepta
8. Octa
9. Nona
10. Deca

Question 9

Name H2O

Answer 9

dihydrogen monoxide

Question 10

Name CO

Answer 10

carbon monoxide

Question 11

Name CCl4

Answer 11

Carbon tetrachloride

Question 12

Name BF3

Answer 12

Boron trifluoride