Greek Prefixes
mono
what is the greek prefix for 1
This number tells you the charge on an atom after it bonds
What is the oxidation number?
These elements are shiny, make wires, and conduct electricity
What are metals
A+B->AB
What is synthesis reaction
OH-
What is Hydroxide
tetra
What is the greek prefix for 4
This is a small whole number in a chemical formula that tells the number of atoms in a molecule
What is a subscript?
These elements are good insulators and are usually gases.
What are nonmetals?
AB-> A+B
What is Decomposition reaction?
NO₃⁻
what is nitrate
nona
What is the greek prefix for 9
This is a small whole number in a chemical formula that balances the equation.
What is a coefficient?
These elements have properties of both metals and nonmetals
What are metalloids?
A+BC-> B+AC
What is single replacement reaction
SO₄²⁻
what is sulfate
octa
What is the greek prefix for 8?
The number of these is the same as the element's group on the periodic table
What is the valence electrons
Metals and nonmetals exchange electrons to form this type of bond
What are Ionic bonds?
AB + CD -> CB + AD
What is Double replacement Reaction
PO₄³⁻
what is phosphate?
penta
What is the greek prefix for 5?
Tin and Lead are both able to bond with 2 or 4 electrons
What are multiple oxidation numbers?
Nonmetals share electrons to form this type of bond
CxHx + O2 -> CO2 + H2O
What is a combustion reaction?
C₂H₃O₂⁻
what is acetate