All matter is composed of extremely small particles called atoms.
Atoms of a given element are identical in size, mass, and other properties; atoms of different elements differ in size, mass, and other properties (not true).
Atoms cannot be subdivided, created, or destroyed (not true).
Atoms of different elements combine in simple whole number ratios to form chemical compounds.
In chemical reactions, atoms are combined, separated, and rearranged.
Write the symbol and charge of the cation first.
Write the symbol and charge of the anion last.
If the value are opposite and equal, use NO SUBSCRIPTS!
If the values of the charges are different, Criss-Cross Method!
Never bring down a 1 it is understood.
The formula must be in the simplest ratio.
Write the cation name (metal) first.
Write the anion root name second.
Add “ide” to the end of the nonmetal element.
Use a Roman # for transition metals and Group IV cations. Except for Ag +1, Zn +2, Cd +2.
Write the least electronegative element first and most electronegative element last.
The prefix before the names of the elements tell the number of atoms for each element and the subscript use.
DO NOT USE CHARGES!!!!!!!
DO NOT CRISS-CROSS!
Do not use prefix on the first element if only one atom is present.
If more than one atom of the first element is present, use a prefix with it.
ALWAYS use a prefix before the second element’s name!
Add “ide” to the ending of the second element.
-DON’T use the prefix hydro-
-Use the stem of the polyatomic and change the ending to…
-ate changes to -ic
-ite changes to -ous