Ionic Compounds and Naming Rules

This set covers the fundamental properties of ionic compounds, the specific charges and formulas of common polyatomic ions, and the rules for naming Type I and Type II ionic compounds.

What does an ionic bond involve regarding electrons?

An ionic bond involves the transfer of electron.

Between what types of ions is an ionic bond formed?

Bond between cation and anion.

An ionic bond occurs between what types of chemical elements?

Bond between a metal and a non-metal.

How is the strength of an ionic bond characterized in the notes?

Strongest Bond.

What is the net charge on all ionic compounds?

Zero.

What is the naming rule for Type I ionic compounds?

Cation name + anion name with the suffix "ide".

What is the chemical formula for Aluminum chloride?

$$AlCl_3$$

What are polyatomics?

Multiple atoms.

What is the name and charge of the polyatomic ion $NH_4^+$?

Ammonium

What are the formulas and charges for Sulfate and Sulfite?

Sulfate is $SO_4^{-2}$ and Sulfite is $SO_3^{-2}$

What are the formulas and charges for Nitrate and Nitrite?

Nitrate is $NO_3^{-1}$ and Nitrite is $NO_2^{-1}$

What is the formula and charge for the Acetate ion?

$$C_2H_3O_2^{-1}$$

What are the formulas and charges for Carbonate and Bicarbonate?

Carbonate is $CO_3^{-2}$ and Bicarbonate is $HCO_3^{-1}$

What are the formulas and charges for Chromate and Dichromate?

Chromate is $CrO_4^{-2}$ and Dichromate is $Cr_2O_7^{-2}$

What is the naming rule for Type II ionic compounds?

1st element name + name of the polyatomic.

When must parenthesis be used in writing an ionic formula?

Parenthesis are used if you have more than 1 polyatomic.

What is the chemical formula for Aluminum hydroxide?

$$Al(OH)_3$$

What is the chemical formula for Barium phosphate?

$$Ba_3(PO_4)_2$$

What is the name of the compound with the formula $MgSO_4$?

Magnesium sulfate

What is the chemical formula for Magnesium chlorate?

$$Mg(ClO_3)_2$$