CHEM: LEC 2 Naming Compounds & Reaction Types

Binary Compounds (Potassium Oxide)

Compounds composed of two different elements, typically named with the cation first followed by the anion. (Name K2O)

Ternary/Tertiary Compounds (Sodium Phosphate)

Compounds composed of three different elements, named similarly to binary compounds. (Name Na3PO4)

Binary Acids (Hydrochloric Acid)

Acids that consist of hydrogen and a nonmetal, named with the prefix "hydro" and the suffix "ic." (HCl)

Acids with Anion in "ate" Ending (Sulfuric Acid)

Named by changing the "ate" to "ic" and adding "acid." (H2SO4)

Acids with Anion in "ite" Ending (Nitrous Acid)

Named by changing the "ite" to "ous" and adding "acid." (HNO2)

Covalent Compounds (Carbon dioxide)

Compounds formed between nonmetals, often using prefixes to indicate the number of atoms. (CO2)

Single Displacement Reaction

A reaction where one element replaces another in a compound.

Double Displacement Reaction

A reaction where the ions of two compounds exchange places.

Combination Reaction/Synthesis

A reaction where two or more reactants combine to form a single product.

Decomposition Reaction/Analysis

A reaction where a single reactant breaks down into two or more products.