Chemical Compounds Flashcards

Study Notes

Chemical Compounds and Their Names

Cu₃N₂ is known as copper (II) nitride, indicating copper has a +2 oxidation state.
Ba3P2 is referred to as barium phosphide, composed of barium and phosphorus.
BrO3 is named bromine trioxide, containing one bromine atom and three oxygen atoms.
FeCl₂ is known as iron (II) chloride, specifying iron’s +2 oxidation state.
As4O10 is termed tetraarsenic decoxide, a compound of four arsenic and ten oxygen atoms.

Chemical Formulas

Mercury (I) oxide has the formula Hg2O, indicating two mercury ions are present in the +1 state.
Iron (II) nitride’s formula is Fe3N2, which includes three iron and two nitrogen atoms.
Hydroxide ion is represented as OH- and carries a negative charge.
Manganese (IV) sulfide has the formula MnS2, consisting of one manganese atom and two sulfide ions.

Polyatomic Ions and Simple Compounds

The formula for the sulfite polyatomic ion is SO4, representing a common ion in many compounds.
Sodium nitrate is represented as NaNO3, a widely used compound in fertilizers.
Magnesium chloride is expressed as MgCl2, indicating one magnesium and two chloride ions.
Copper (II) sulfide is denoted by the formula CuS, consisting of one copper atom and one sulfide ion.
For copper(I) sulfate, the formula is Cu2SO4, comprising two copper (I) ions and one sulfate ion.

Additional Compounds

Sulfur hexabromide is represented by the chemical formula SBr₆, highlighting the presence of one sulfur and six bromine atoms.
An ionic compound formed from potassium and oxygen has the formula K2O, indicating two potassium ions for every oxide ion.
Lithium hydroxide is known by the formula LiOH, a common base in various applications.
Calcium carbonate is represented as CaCO3, essential in geological formations and biological processes.

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Test your knowledge of chemical compound names with these flashcards. Each flashcard presents a chemical formula, and you must identify the correct name of the compound. It's a great way to reinforce your understanding of chemical nomenclature.