Nomenclature of binary compounds

What must be true for an ionic compound to exist?

The charge must be zero

How do you name an ionic compound?

The last word must end with -ide, and the cation (metal) is first

When a transition metal is involved in an ionic compound, how do you change the name?

you add roman numerals to specify which ion is being used. Example: FeCL2 = Iron (II) Chloride

How do you name molecular compounds?

You begin each word with the prefix that describes how many there are

What’s the exception for molecular compounds?

If there is only one of the first atom, the mono prefix is dropped

Prefix for 3

tri

Prefix for four

tetra

prefix for five

penta

Prefix for 6

hexa

Prefix for 7

Hepta

Prefix for 8

Octa

prefix for 9

nona

How do you name acids?

Drop hydrogen, add the prefix hydro to the other word, add the suffix -ic, and then add the word “acid”

What’s the thing you add after an acid?

(aq)