Rule 1
The charge on metals in column II A?
What is + 2
These metals are used in Rule 2 naming
Transition metals
Non- metal
HCl
Hydrochloric acid
Mg+2 and F-
What is MgF2
Cations have what charge?
What is positive.
We use these in parenthesis to show the charge on the metal
Roman Numerals
this Greek prefix means 7
Hepta
NaOH
What is Sodium Hydroxide
Aluminum and Oxygen
Metal and Non-metal
What elements make an Ionic Bond?
The term that means losing electrons
What is oxidation
Covalent bonds _______________ electrons
What is Share
These compounds always start with one or more H atoms.
What are Acids
This Greek prefix is never used on the first element
What is Mono
Group 1A elements have how many valence electrons?
What is one.
This silvery metal in the transition is always +2 when it makes an ion.
What is zinc
A compound with 3 or more elements contains
What is a polyatomic ion
These compounds always end in OH
What are bases
Why do elements exchange or share electrons
This group IA element is not a metal
What is hydrogen
Type bond between Cations and Anions
Ionic Bond
Nitrogen Trihydride also goes by this common name
What is ammonia
Nitric Acid has what formula
HNO3
What rule would you use if the compound starts with a metalloid?
What is Rule 3