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Chapter 6.3 Notes
1.
Naming Ionic Compounds a.
The name of an ______________ compound must distinguish the
__________________ from other ionic compounds containing the same _________________. b.
The _______________ of an ionic compound describes the ________ of the _________ in the compound.
2.
Binary Ionic Compounds a.
A compound made from only _______ elements is a ______________ compound. b.
The ________________ for naming binary _______ compounds is the
_____________ followed by the name of the _______________. i.
The name for the cation is the name of the _________________ without any changes while the name of the anion uses part of the name of the _________________ with the suffix _______ at the end.
3.
Metals With Multiple Ions a.
When a _____________ forms more than one ________, the name of the ion contains a _____________ numeral to indicate the _________ on the ion. b.
Ex.1) Copper(I) Oxide VS. Copper(II) Oxide i.
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4.
Polyatomic Ions a.
A __________________ bonded group of ____________ that has a
________________ or ________________ charge and acts as a unit is a _______________________ ion. b.
The prefix poly means ______________. c.
Ex. 2) iron(III) hydroxide i.
Chemical formula = ______________________, The parentheses and _______________ 3 indicates that there are three ___________________ ions for each ________________.
5.
Writing Formulas for Ionic Compounds a.
If you know the __________ of an ionic ________________ you can write its ____________________. b.
Place the symbol of the _____________ first, followed by the symbol of the _______________. c.
Use ____________ to show the ratio of the _______ in the compound. d.
Because all compounds are ______________, the total
_____________ on the cations and _______________ must add up to
___________. e.
Ex. 3) Sulfur and Sodium i.
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Ex. 4) What is the Chemical formula for the ionic compound calcium chloride?
What Do I Know? ________________________
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3.
Write the formula for calcium chloride.
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Plan and Solve:
1.
List the symbols and charges for the cation and anion. ___________________
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Determine the ratio of ions in the compound. ________________________
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Ex. 5) Write the formula for the compound calcium oxide.
What Do I Know? ________________________
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What Do I Need To Know? _______________
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Plan and Solve:
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List the symbols and charges for the cation and anion. ___________________
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Determine the ratio of ions in the compound. ________________________
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3.
Write the formula for calcium Oxide.
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Ex. 6) Write the formula for the compound copper(II) sulfide.
What Do I Know? ________________________
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What Do I Need To Know? _______________
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Plan and Solve:
1.
List the symbols and charges for the cation and anion. ___________________
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2.
Determine the ratio of ions in the compound. ________________________
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3.
Write the formula for copper(II)
Sulfide.
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Ex. 7) Write the formula for the compound sodium sulfate.
What Do I Know? ________________________
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3.
Write the formula for sodium sulfate.
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Plan and Solve:
1.
List the symbols and charges for the cation and anion. ___________________
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Determine the ratio of ions in the compound. ________________________
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6.
Describing Molecular Compounds a.
In naming ________________ compounds the ___________ is on the
__________________ of molecules. b.
The ___________ and _________________ of a molecular compound describe the ___________ and ____________________ of atoms in a molecule of the ________________________. c.
In naming _________________ compounds the most _____________ element appears _________ in the name. These elements are farther to the _________ and ____________ of the periodic table. d.
You first must add the proper __________ to each element. The prefix tells us how many _________ of each element there are. e.
The ___________ of the second ______________ ends in ide. Such as Carbon ________________.
Number of Atoms
1
Prefix
Mono-
4
5
2
3
Di-
Tri-
Tetra-
Penta-
6
7
8
9
Hexa
Hepta-
Octa-
Nona-
Deca- 10
Ex. 8) Name the compound N2O4.
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Ex. 9) Name the compound NO2.
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Ex. 10) Write the formula for diphosphorus tetrafluoride.
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