Lesson: Ionic Nomenclature with Transitional Metals

Ionic Nomenclature: Transitional Metals (variable charge ions)

Goal

Be able to write the formula and name of ionci compound consisting of a variable chage ion (transitional metal).

​Rules for writing the name of ionic compounds with transitional metals (variable charge ions)

1. ​Write the name of the transitional metal

2. Write the name and charge of the nonmetal or polyatomic ion.

3. Use the total charge on the non-metal or polyatomic ion to find the chrage on the trnasional metal

4. Write the charge of the metal as a Roman Numeral in parenthese

Multiple Choice

What is the correct name for this compound?

• fluorine chlorine

• iron chloride

• iron(II) chloride

• iron(I) chloride

Multiple Choice

What is the correct name for this formula?

• lead(IV) iodide

• lead iodide

• lead iodine

• lead(I) iodide

​Rules for writing the formula of ionic compounds with transitional metals (variable charge ions)

1. ​Write the symbol and charge for the trasnitional metals (Roman numeral is the the charge)

2. Write the symbol and charge of the non-metal or polyatomic ion

3. Use criss-cross to cancel out the charges

Multiple Choice

What is the formula for copper(I) oxide?

• Cu₂O

• CuO

• CO

• C₂O

Multiple Choice

What is the correct formula for this Lead (IV) Iodide?

• PbI5
• PbI2
• PbI3
• PbI4