Semester Review #3: Unit 6 Formulas and Nomenclature

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What must the last part of a compound name be?

Back

The element with 'ide' at the end, unless it's a polyatomic ion.

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What is the correct formula for Sodium Oxide?

Back

Na₂O

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Name the ionic compound BeCl₂.

Back

Beryllium chloride.

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What is the formula for barium hydroxide?

Back

Ba(OH)₂

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When naming a compound, which is written first: Metal or Nonmetal?

Back

Cation (Metal) is written first.

Front

What is a cation?

Back

A positively charged ion.

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What is an anion?

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A negatively charged ion.

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What is the formula for Calcium Chloride?

Back

CaCl₂

Front

What is the naming convention for binary ionic compounds?

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The metal (cation) is named first, followed by the nonmetal (anion) with 'ide'.

Front

What is the formula for Potassium Nitrate?

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KNO₃