Ionic Compound Naming

Front

What is an ionic compound?

Back

An ionic compound is a chemical compound composed of ions held together by electrostatic forces termed ionic bonding. They typically form between metals and nonmetals.

Front

How do you determine the charge of a metal ion in an ionic compound?

Back

The charge of a metal ion in an ionic compound can be determined by the number of electrons it loses to achieve a stable electron configuration, often corresponding to the group number in the periodic table.

Front

What is the naming convention for ionic compounds containing transition metals?

Back

Ionic compounds containing transition metals are named using the metal's name followed by its oxidation state in Roman numerals in parentheses, e.g., iron(III) chloride.

Front

What is the name of the ionic compound NaCl?

Back

The name of the ionic compound NaCl is sodium chloride.

Front

What is the formula for ammonium hydroxide?

Back

The formula for ammonium hydroxide is NH4OH.

Front

How do you name polyatomic ions in ionic compounds?

Back

Polyatomic ions retain their names when forming ionic compounds. For example, in sodium sulfate (Na2SO4), sulfate is the polyatomic ion.

Front

What is the difference between ferrous and ferric ions?

Back

Ferrous refers to iron in the +2 oxidation state (Fe²⁺), while ferric refers to iron in the +3 oxidation state (Fe³⁺).

Front

What is the name of the ionic compound CaCO3?

Back

The name of the ionic compound CaCO3 is calcium carbonate.

Front

What is the significance of parentheses in ionic compound formulas?

Back

Parentheses are used in ionic compound formulas to indicate that a polyatomic ion is present in multiple quantities, e.g., in aluminum sulfate, Al2(SO4)3.

Front

How do you name the ionic compound K2SO4?

Back

The name of the ionic compound K2SO4 is potassium sulfate.