Naming Compounds Tutorial And Worksheet With Answers
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20Naming Compounds Tutorial and Worksheet
Since we use different methods in naming covalent (molecular) compounds and
ionic compounds, the first step in naming or writing the formula of a compound is
to determine which of the 2 compound classes it belongs. This can be done as
follows:
The only exception we will see to the above flow chart is when we see the polyatomic ion
+
ammonium (NH
) combined with any anion; in those cases the compound is ionic even though
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the compound is composed of non-metals only.
Once it is determined that the compound is ionic or covalent, the student can be
asked to do either of the following:
1) Given the name of the compound, write the formula.
Or
2) Given the formula of the compound, write the name.
In this tutorial we will review the process for achieving these 2 objectives and
practice with some worksheet problems. First, we will review and practice how to
write formulas for compounds when given the compound’s name. Second, we will
review and practice how to write the name of a compound when given the
compound’s formula.
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