Classification of Compounds Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is IUPAC nomenclature?

A method for measuring temperature

A system for naming chemical compounds (correct)

A type of mathematical notation

The process of classifying biological organisms

What is an inorganic compound?

A compound that does not contain the element carbon.

What defines a binary ionic compound?

A compound that contains one metal and one nonmetal.

What is a ternary ionic compound?

A compound that contains three elements, including at least one metal. Signup and view all the answers

Define a binary molecular compound.

A compound that contains two nonmetals. Signup and view all the answers

What is an aqueous solution?

A substance dissolved in water. Signup and view all the answers

What is a binary acid?

An aqueous compound that contains hydrogen and a nonmetal. Signup and view all the answers

Define a ternary oxyacid.

An aqueous compound that contains hydrogen, a nonmetal, and oxygen. Signup and view all the answers

What is a cation?

Any positively charged ion. Signup and view all the answers

What is an anion?

Any negatively charged ion. Signup and view all the answers

What is a monoatomic ion?

A single atom that has a positive or negative charge. Signup and view all the answers

What is a polyatomic ion?

A group of atoms bound together and having an overall positive or negative charge. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Stock system?

A system that designates the charge on a cation with Roman numerals. Signup and view all the answers

Define the Latin system.

A system that designates the charge on a cation with the suffix -ic or -ous. Signup and view all the answers

What is an oxyanion?

A polyatomic anion that contains one or more elements combined with oxygen. Signup and view all the answers

What is a formula unit?

The simplest representative particle in a compound composed of ions. Signup and view all the answers

Define a molecule.

The simplest representative particle in a compound composed of nonmetal atoms. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

IUPAC Nomenclature

International system for naming chemical compounds.

Inorganic Compounds

Compounds lacking carbon in their structure.

Binary Ionic Compounds

Composed of one metal and one nonmetal element.

Ternary Ionic Compounds

Contains three elements, including at least one metal.

Binary Molecular Compounds

Formed from two nonmetal elements.

Aqueous Solutions

Mixtures where substances are dissolved in water.

Binary Acids

Aqueous compounds consisting of hydrogen and a nonmetal.

Ternary Oxyacids

Aqueous compounds that include hydrogen, a nonmetal, and oxygen.

Cations

Positively charged ions.

Anions

Negatively charged ions.

Monoatomic Ions

Ions formed from a single atom, possessing a charge.

Polyatomic Ions

Groups of atoms bonded together with an overall charge, either positive or negative.

Stock System

Designates cation charge using Roman numerals in compound names.

Latin System

Uses suffixes -ic or -ous to indicate the charge of a cation.

Oxyanions

Polyatomic anions containing oxygen combined with one or more other elements; for example, carbonate (CO3^2-).

Formula Units

Simplest representative particle of an ionic compound.

Molecules

Simplest representative particle of a compound made of nonmetal atoms.

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Test your knowledge of chemical compounds with these flashcards focused on IUPAC nomenclature and the classification of inorganic, binary, and ternary ionic compounds. Each card provides concise definitions to help you understand the distinctions between these important chemical categories.