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Learn how to name cations and anions, when to use Roman numerals, and handle polyatomic ions in ionic compound naming. Understand charges based on valence electrons and differentiate between different anions. Helpful tips provided for easy understanding.
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Guide to Naming Ionic Compounds February 18
Naming Ions and Ionic Compounds • Cations (+) • The name of a cation is the same as the name of the element • Find name either on the periodic table or from memory • A few cations need Roman numerals with the name
Cations that need Roman Numerals • All d-block elements except Ag+, Zn2+, Cd2+ • Some p-block elements Zn2+ Ag+Cd2+
Roman Numerals • I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, IX, X, etc. • Some cations need Roman numerals because they can form more than one ion by losing different numbers of valence electrons • The numeral tells you the charge of the ion. For example: • Symbol Cation name • Ti2+ titanium (II) • Ti4+ titanium (IV)
Exceptions • All d-block elements need Roman numerals except Ag+, Zn2+, Cd2+ • Silver, zinc, and cadmium will only form one ion. The charge will always be the same for these three cations. • Symbol Cation name • Ag+ silver NOT: Silver (I) • Zn2+ zinc NOT: Zinc (II) • Cd2+ cadmium NOT: Cadmium (II)
Examples: Name to Symbol All cations have positive charges • Cation nameSymbol • Sodium Na+ • Hydrogen H+ • Vanadium (III) V3+ • Tin (II) Sn2+ We know the charge of the sodium and hydrogen cations by looking at a periodic table The Roman numeral tells us the charge of the vanadium and tin ions
Note on Determining the Charge • Depends on number of valence electrons • How many electrons does the atom need to gain or loose to reach a full valence shell? • Will loose to reach 0 electrons or • Will gain to reach 8 electrons • If it looses electrons, the ion is positive • If it gains electrons, the ion is negative
Examples: Symbol to Name Sr2+ and K+ do not need Roman numerals because they are in the s-block • Symbol Cation name • Sr2+ Strontium • Cd2+ Cadmium • Cu2+ Copper (II) • Pb3+ Lead (III) • Pb2+ Lead (II) • K+ Potassium Cadmium does not need a Roman numeral because it is one of the three d-block exceptions The charge of the ion symbol tells us what Roman numeral to write in the name. Copper and lead need Roman numerals because they are found in the d-block and lower-left p-block and form more than one ion.
Naming Ions and Ionic Compounds • Anions (-) • The name of a anion is similar to the name of the element • Find name either the periodic table or from memory • Drop the ending of the element name • Add –ide to the stem • NOTE: If the anion’s name ends in –ide and is NOT cyanide (CN-), hydroxide (OH-), or peroxide (O22-), it will be an ion of an element you find on the periodic table
Examples: Name to Symbol All anions have negative charges • Cation nameSymbol • Bromide Br- • Oxide O2- • Nitride N3- • All the names end in –ide: • Bromine bromide • Oxygen Oxide • Nitrogen Nitride We know the charge of the anions by looking at a periodic table
Examples: Symbol to Name • Symbol Element nameAnion name • S2-sulfur Sulfide • Cl-chlorine Chloride • P3-phosphorous Phosphide
Polyatomic Ions • A molecule with a charge • You will need to memorize the names • They behave just like monotomiccations and anions
Examples: Name to Formula • Ion nameFormula • Oxalate C2O42- • Chlorate ClO3- • Acetate CH3COO- • Ammonium NH4+
Examples: Formula to Name • Ion nameFormula • O22- Peroxide • CH3COO- Acetate • Cr2O72- Dichromate • AsO43- Arsenate • MnO4- Permanganate
Helpful Tip 1: Hints in names • Look for clues in the polyatomic ion names • Example: • Cr2O72-Dichromate • Chromate sounds like chromium • Di means two • Dichromate has two chromiums in it
Helpful Tip 2: -ate vs. –ite • If two similar ions have names that end in –ate and –ite, -ate will have more oxygen • ClO3- Chlorate3oxygens • ClO2- Chlorite2oxygens • NO3- Nitrate3oxygens • NO2- Nitrite2oxygens • SO42-Sulfate4oxygens • SO32- Sulfite3oxygens
Helpful Tip 3: Per- and Hypo- • Per-: 1 more oxygen, same charge • Hypo-: 1 less oxygen, same charge • ClO4- Perchlorate 4 oxygens • ClO3- Chlorate3oxygens • ClO2- Chlorite2oxygens • ClO- Hypochlorite 1 oxygen