What does a name ending in “-ide” mean?
The compound contains only two elements (e.g., Sodium Chloride is just Na and Cl).
What does a name ending in “-ate” mean?
The compound contains the named elements plus oxygen (e.g., Copper Sulfate).
How do you name a metal + non-metal?
The metal always comes first, and the non-metal ending changes to “-ide.”
What is the chemical name for $NaCl$?
Sodium chloride (Common salt).
What is the chemical name for $KI$?
Potassium iodide.
What does “Di-“ mean in a name?
Two atoms of that element (e.g., Carbon dioxide, $CO_2$).
What does “Mono-“ mean in a name?
One atom of that element (e.g., Carbon monoxide, $CO$).
What does “Tri-“ mean in a name?
Three atoms of that element (e.g., Sulfur trioxide, $SO_3$).
What is the chemical formula for Water?
$H_2O$ (Dihydrogen monoxide).
What is the formula for Methane?
$CH_4$.
