Polyatomic Ions and Compound Naming

The video tutorial explains how to name the compound LiOH. It starts by identifying lithium as the metal and hydroxide as the polyatomic ion. The tutorial then combines these to name the compound lithium hydroxide.

What is the first step in naming a compound like LiOH?

• Recognize the metal component

• Determine the charge of the ion

• Identify the non-metal component

• Find the molecular weight

Which element is represented by the symbol 'Li'?

• Lead

• Lithium

• Lanthanum

• Lutetium

What is the name of the polyatomic ion formed when oxygen bonds with a metal?

• Carbonate ion

• Nitrate ion

• Sulfate ion

• Hydroxide ion

What is the full name of the compound LiOH?

• Lithium oxide

• Lithium hydroxide

• Lithium peroxide

• Lithium hydride

Which of the following is a polyatomic ion?

• Hydroxide ion

• Sodium ion

• Chloride ion

• Potassium ion