Ionic Compounds Formula to Name
Dive into the world of binary ionic compounds, where each compound consists of one metal and one non-metal. This guide demystifies the chemistry language by explaining how to identify and name these compounds. Learn the process of writing the names of cations and anions, with practical examples like Sodium Chloride and Calcium Bromide. You’ll also discover how to convert the names back into chemical formulas. By mastering this language, you'll gain a deeper understanding of ionic bonds, making chemistry more accessible!
Ionic Compounds Formula to Name
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The Language of Chemistry Chemistry has a language all of its own Chemistry English Element Symbols Letters Chemical Formulas Words Chemical Equations Sentences Each element symbol starts with a capital letter
Ionic Compound Definitions Ionic bond- bond formed by attraction between + and - ions Binary Ionic Compound- compound containing two elements—one metal and one non-metal + Cation - Anion
Metals & Non-Metals Ionic Bonds are between metals & non-metals
Identifying & Naming Binary Ionic • These compounds have: • 2 elements (“binary”) • A metal & a non-metal (“ionic”) • To name these compounds: • Write the name of the metal (the cation) • Write the name of the non-metal (the anion) with the suffix “-ide” The subscripts in the formula do not matter when naming this type
Example #1 NaCl
Example #1 “Sodium” Cation NaCl Anion “Chlorine” becomes “Chloride” Sodium Chloride
Example #2 CaBr2
Example #2 “Calcium” Cation CaBr2 Anion “Bromine” becomes “Bromide” Calcium Bromide
Example #3 K2O
Example #3 “Potassium” Cation K2O Anion “Oxygen” becomes “Oxide” Potassium Oxide
Let’s Practice CaF2 Na3P NaCl SrBr2 Example: Write the name for the following compounds
Let’s Practice CaF2 Na3P NaCl SrBr2 Calcium fluoride Sodium phosphide Sodium chloride Strontium bromide Example: Write the name for the following compounds
Ionic Compound Definitions Ionic bond- bond formed by attraction between + and - ions Binary Ionic Compound- compound containing two elements—one metal and one non-metal + Cation - Anion
Metals & Non-Metals Ionic Bonds are between metals & non-metals
Identifying & Naming Binary Ionic • These compounds: • End in “-ide” (except “hydroxide and cyanide”) • Do NOT contain covalent prefixes • To write these formulas: • Write the symbol & charge of the first element (the metal, cation) • Write the symbol & charge of the second element (the non-metal, anion) • Add more of the cations and/or anions to have a neutral compound • Use subscripts to show how many of each type of ion is there.
Example #1 Sodium chloride
Example #1 Na+1 Cation Sodium chloride Anion Cl-1 NaCl
Example #1 Na+1 Cation Na+1Cl-1 Sodium chloride +1 + -1 = 0 Anion The compound is neutral…no subscripts are needed. Cl-1 NaCl
Example #2 Calcium bromide
Example #2 Ca+2 Cation Calcium bromide Anion Br-1
Example #2 Ca+2 Cation Ca+2Br-1 Calcium bromide +2 + -1 = +1 Anion Ca+2Br-1Br-1 Br-1 +2 + -1 + -1 = 0 CaBr2 The subscript “2” is used to show that 2 anions are needed.
Let’s Practice Cesium chloride Potassium oxide Calcium sulfide Lithium nitride Example: Write the following chemical formulas
Let’s Practice Cesium chloride Potassium oxide Calcium sulfide Lithium nitride CsCl K2O CaS Li3N Example: Write the following chemical formulas