Writing and Naming Chemical Formula
Writing and Naming Chemical Formula
Writing and Naming Chemical Formula
The formula writing is easy as long as you know the symbol of the
elements and charges of the polyatomic ions. Most important, the sum
of the oxidation number must equal to zero in order to form a neutral
compound.
1. Write first, the symbol of the positive ion or polyatomic ion followed
by the symbol of the negative ion or polyatomic ion.
Example: Na + Cl =
Ionic Compounds
Example: H – Hydride
O – Oxide
Example:
Classical Method:
In these method for lower oxidation number metal ion ends in – lons
and for higher oxidation number metal ions ends in -ic,
Example:
Example:
CO- Carbon monoxide
CO2 -Carbon dioxide
BF4 - Boron tetra fluoride
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