College Chemistry - Chemical Nomenclature

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and definitions related to the topics discussed in the College Chemistry lectures.

Ammonium

NH4+

Hydronium

H3O+

Hydroxide

OH-

Nitrate

NO3-

Bicarbonate

HCO3-

Perchlorate

ClO4-

Naming Ionic Compounds

The process of identifying and naming compounds formed from ions.

Ionic Hydrate

Crystals that contain water molecules.

Dehydration

The removal of water to create an anhydrous solid.

Oxyacid

Acids that contain oxygen in addition to hydrogen and another element.

Binary Compounds

Compounds consisting of two different elements.

Transition Metals

Metals that can form more than one type of cation.

Roman Numerals

Numerals used to indicate the charge of transition metal cations.

Hydrophobic Compounds

Compounds that do not mix with water.

Prefixes in Naming Molecular Compounds

Used to indicate the number of atoms in molecular compounds, e.g., mono-, di-, tri-.

Hydro- Prefix

Used in naming binary acids to indicate the presence of hydrogen.