***Disclaimer - You have to be able to determine whether the compound you are trying to name or write a formula for is IONIC or COVALENT so you can use the right method.
Ionic: Contains a METAL bonded to a NONMETAL
Covalent: Contains a NONMETAL bonded to another NONMETAL
Polyatomic Ions: The bonding withing a polyatomic ion is covalent but ionic bonds attach polyatomic ions to other ions so the naming system is used.
Writing Simple Ionic FormulasThe video below offers a very straightforward explanation of how to write formulas for ionic compounds that do not contain transition metals or polyatomic ions.
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Ionic Formulas with Polyatomic IonsWatch the video below to see how to name and write formulas with polyatomic ions.
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Ionic Formulas with Transition MetalsTransition metals can have different oxidation states (charges) when reacting with different compounds. This makes things more complicated. Watch the video below to see how to write formulas for ionic compounds containing transition metals.
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Naming Ionic Formulas with Transition MetalsThe video below shows how to name ionic formulas with transition metals.
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Covalent NamingWriting formulas and naming covalent compounds is easy. Sometimes it's so easy that chemistry students want to name all compounds like they are are covalent compounds. Only compounds containing two elements that are nonmetals can be named with this system. Watch the video below to see how to name covalent compounds.
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Naming Acids (special type of covalent naming)Acids are covalent (usually polar-covalent) compounds but you will see charges because acids ionize (form ions) when dissolved in water. Watch the video to see how to name acids.
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Practice
Quizlet Terms quizlet.com/206410338/naming-compounds-flash-cards/
Extended Practice quizlet.com/159621461/naming-compounds-naming-chemical-compounds-flash-cards/
Gridlocks Game www.rsc.org/learn-chemistry/resources/gridlocks/puzzles/level-1/NamingCompounds.html
Correct Name Game www.kentchemistry.com/links/naming/nameflash.htm
Ionic Compound Builder www.learner.org/interactives/periodic/bonding/
Extended Practice quizlet.com/159621461/naming-compounds-naming-chemical-compounds-flash-cards/
Gridlocks Game www.rsc.org/learn-chemistry/resources/gridlocks/puzzles/level-1/NamingCompounds.html
Correct Name Game www.kentchemistry.com/links/naming/nameflash.htm
Ionic Compound Builder www.learner.org/interactives/periodic/bonding/