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What is the definition of a subscript in a chemical formula?
What is the definition of a subscript in a chemical formula?
Number written below line in a chemical formula.
What does the subscript number do in a chemical formula?
What does the subscript number do in a chemical formula?
That number multiplies the preceding atom or the preceding package wrapped in parentheses.
What is the formula for water?
What is the formula for water?
H2O
What are Diatomic Elements?
What are Diatomic Elements?
List the seven diatomic elements.
List the seven diatomic elements.
What is a mnemonic sentence to memorize the seven diatomic elements?
What is a mnemonic sentence to memorize the seven diatomic elements?
What is another mnemonic to memorize the seven diatomic elements?
What is another mnemonic to memorize the seven diatomic elements?
Most of the diatomic elements reside in either Group _____ and/or in the second period.
Most of the diatomic elements reside in either Group _____ and/or in the second period.
When do you use the diatomic form of an element?
When do you use the diatomic form of an element?
In the reaction H2 + O2 → H2O, why does water not get a '2' subscript after the oxygen symbol?
In the reaction H2 + O2 → H2O, why does water not get a '2' subscript after the oxygen symbol?
In the reaction 2 Na + 2 H2O → 2 NaOH + H2, why must hydrogen appear in diatomic form?
In the reaction 2 Na + 2 H2O → 2 NaOH + H2, why must hydrogen appear in diatomic form?
What does the Latin word 'nomen' mean?
What does the Latin word 'nomen' mean?
What is the purpose of nomenclature in chemistry?
What is the purpose of nomenclature in chemistry?
Why do we need a systematic naming system?
Why do we need a systematic naming system?
What are the different nomenclature systems in place for ionic and covalent compounds?
What are the different nomenclature systems in place for ionic and covalent compounds?
What holds atoms together?
What holds atoms together?
What is an ionic bond?
What is an ionic bond?
What is a covalent (molecular) bond?
What is a covalent (molecular) bond?
What makes hydrogen an odd element?
What makes hydrogen an odd element?
How should hydrogen be considered for predicting bond types?
How should hydrogen be considered for predicting bond types?
What is the classification of CO2?
What is the classification of CO2?
What is the classification of NaCl?
What is the classification of NaCl?
What type of bond is PbBr2 an example of?
What type of bond is PbBr2 an example of?
What is the classification of H2S?
What is the classification of H2S?
What is a monatomic ion?
What is a monatomic ion?
What is a polyatomic ion?
What is a polyatomic ion?
What does NaCl consist of?
What does NaCl consist of?
What does NaNO3 consist of?
What does NaNO3 consist of?
What is an ion?
What is an ion?
How to calculate ion charge? Group 'A' Roman Numerals indicate _________ of outer electrons.
How to calculate ion charge? Group 'A' Roman Numerals indicate _________ of outer electrons.
What is the octet rule?
What is the octet rule?
How does the octet rule work?
How does the octet rule work?
What is the ionic charge of potassium ion?
What is the ionic charge of potassium ion?
What is the ionic charge of aluminum ion?
What is the ionic charge of aluminum ion?
What is the ionic charge of oxide ion?
What is the ionic charge of oxide ion?
What is the ionic charge of bromide ion?
What is the ionic charge of bromide ion?
What does the periodic table indicate about the ionic charge of many 'A' group elements?
What does the periodic table indicate about the ionic charge of many 'A' group elements?
What is ionic nomenclature?
What is ionic nomenclature?
What is an example of how different compounds must have unique names?
What is an example of how different compounds must have unique names?
What is the naming order for ionic compounds?
What is the naming order for ionic compounds?
How do you name a cation?
How do you name a cation?
How do you name an anion?
How do you name an anion?
What is Table salt's name?
What is Table salt's name?
What is the compound MgO named?
What is the compound MgO named?
How would you name CaS?
How would you name CaS?
What is most notable about transition metals and their charges?
What is most notable about transition metals and their charges?
What is the Stock System used for?
What is the Stock System used for?
What do the Roman Numerals indicate in ionic naming?
What do the Roman Numerals indicate in ionic naming?
Give an example of metals that have more than one possible charge.
Give an example of metals that have more than one possible charge.
How would you name CuCl?
How would you name CuCl?
How would you name CuCl2?
How would you name CuCl2?
How would you name FeBr2?
How would you name FeBr2?
How would you name FeBr3?
How would you name FeBr3?
What does the OLD SYSTEM indicate?
What does the OLD SYSTEM indicate?
What is an example of the OLD SYSTEM?
What is an example of the OLD SYSTEM?
What is a problem with the OLD SYSTEM?
What is a problem with the OLD SYSTEM?
Why do we still use the OLD System?
Why do we still use the OLD System?
When to use Roman Numerals in naming?
When to use Roman Numerals in naming?
When encountering Danger Zone cations, how do you determine the cation charge?
When encountering Danger Zone cations, how do you determine the cation charge?
What must ionic compounds be?
What must ionic compounds be?
What is the charge of the cation when naming CuI2?
What is the charge of the cation when naming CuI2?
How do you name Fe2O3?
How do you name Fe2O3?
What is a classic error when naming Fe2O3?
What is a classic error when naming Fe2O3?
When should Roman Numerals not be used in ionic naming?
When should Roman Numerals not be used in ionic naming?
What is the name of PbS2?
What is the name of PbS2?
What is the name of Ba3P2?
What is the name of Ba3P2?
How do you name CoBr3?
How do you name CoBr3?
What are polyatomic ions?
What are polyatomic ions?
What is sulfate?
What is sulfate?
When comparing similar polyatomic ions, what does 'ate' indicate?
When comparing similar polyatomic ions, what does 'ate' indicate?
What is the difference between sulfate and sulfite?
What is the difference between sulfate and sulfite?
What does the other part of a polyatomic name come from?
What does the other part of a polyatomic name come from?
What does the IDE ending usually indicate?
What does the IDE ending usually indicate?
What is an exception to the IDE ending rule?
What is an exception to the IDE ending rule?
How would you name CaCO3?
How would you name CaCO3?
What is the name of Na2CrO4?
What is the name of Na2CrO4?
What is the purpose of parentheses in polyatomic formulas?
What is the purpose of parentheses in polyatomic formulas?
How does Ca(OH)2 demonstrate the use of parentheses?
How does Ca(OH)2 demonstrate the use of parentheses?
How would you name NH4NO3?
How would you name NH4NO3?
What does (NH4)2S show regarding clarity in formulas?
What does (NH4)2S show regarding clarity in formulas?
Study Notes
Chemical Nomenclature and Compounds
- Subscript: A number written below the chemical formula line, indicating the quantity of the preceding atom or grouped atoms in parentheses.
- H2O: Represents water, a simple yet essential compound in chemistry.
- Diatomic Elements: Elements that naturally occur in pairs, requiring a "2" subscript (e.g., H2, N2).
- Seven Diatomic Elements: H2, N2, O2, F2, Cl2, Br2, I2.
- Mnemonic for Diatomic Elements: "Horses Need Oats For Clear Brown Eyes" or "Have No Fear Of Ice Cold Beer".
- Diatomic Form Usage: Used when the element is a reactant or product, not in compounds.
Ionic and Covalent Bonds
- Bond Types: Atoms are held together by bonds; types include ionic (attraction between charged ions) and covalent (sharing of electrons).
- Ionic Bonds: Formed between metals and nonmetals due to electrostatic attraction.
- Covalent Bonds: Occur between nonmetals through shared electrons.
Ionic and Polyatomic Ions
- Ionic Charge Calculation: Determined using Group "A" Roman Numerals indicating outer electrons.
- Octet Rule: Atoms react to achieve a stable electron configuration similar to the nearest Noble Gas (8 electrons). Helium is stable with 2.
- Monatomic Ion: A single atom ionized through loss or gain of electrons.
- Polyatomic Ion: A group of two or more atoms covalently bonded, carrying an overall charge. Examples include Na+ and NO3- (nitrate).
Naming Ionic Compounds
- Ionic Nomenclature: Involves names for both the cation (positive ion) and anion (negative ion).
- Naming Protocol: Cation names precede anions; cations retain their names, while anions receive an "ide" ending.
- Roman Numerals in Nomenclature: Used for cations with multiple charges, indicating their respective charges, e.g., Cu(I) and Cu(II).
Common Charges and Examples
- Common Cation Charges: K+ (potassium), Al3+ (aluminum), O2- (oxide), Br- (bromide).
- Compound Examples:
- NaCl: sodium chloride (ionic).
- MgO: magnesium oxide (ionic).
- CO2: carbon dioxide (covalent).
- H2S: hydrogen sulfide (covalent).
Naming Conventions and Polyatomics
- Polyatomic Ion Identification: Names will often include "ate" for more oxygen and "ite" for less oxygen, e.g., SO4^2- (sulfate) versus SO3^2- (sulfite).
- Exceptions for IDE Endings: Anions typically receive "ide," but hydroxide (OH-) remains a polyatomic ion.
Clarification through Parentheses
- Use of Parentheses: Necessary when multiple instances of a polyatomic ion are in a formula to prevent confusion, e.g., Ca(OH)2 denotes two hydroxide ions.
Additional Notes
- Unique Names for Compounds: Each compound must have a distinct name.
- Importance of Nomenclature: Systematic naming assists in understanding compound properties based on their classification.
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