Naming amd Writing covalent/ionic/ acidic compounds

How can you identify an ionic compound

it contains a metal and nonmetal

How can you identify a covalent bond

it usually contains two nonmetals

What do you do first when writing an ionic formula?

Write the ions and their charges.

What must the total charge equal in an ionic compound?

0

What ending does a single-element anion use?

-ide

Do ionic compounds use prefixes?

no. balance the ipn charges instead

When are Roman numerals used in compound names?

When a metal can have more than one charge.

When are Roman numerals used in compound names?

When a metal can have more than one charge.

What does the Roman numeral tell you?

The charge of the metal cation.

How do you recognize an acid formula?

It usually begins with H and is aqueous.

How do you name an acid ending in -ide?

hydro- + root + -ic acid

What happens to -ate when naming an acid?

Change -ate to -ic acid.

Does an -ite acid use hydro-?

no

What are the three main acid endings?

-ide → -ic, -ate → -ic, -ite → -ous