Naming Ionic Compounds

Front

What is the proper formula for magnesium hydroxide?

Back

Mg(OH)₂

Front

What is the name of the ionic compound LiNO₃?

Back

lithium nitrate

Front

In most cases, when naming ionic compounds, you change the ending of the second element to what?

Back

-ide.

Front

What is the name of the compound AgF?

Back

silver fluoride

Front

What is the charge on the hydroxide ion?

Back

-1

Front

What is the general rule for naming ionic compounds?

Back

The cation is named first, followed by the anion.

Front

What is the formula for sodium chloride?

Back

NaCl

Front

What is the name of the ionic compound CaCO₃?

Back

calcium carbonate

Front

What is the charge of the sulfate ion (SO₄²⁻)?

Back

-2

Front

What is the name of the compound K₂O?

Back

potassium oxide