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Naming compounds is the chapter where chemistry starts to feel like a set of rules, and chemistry naming compounds practice works best when the cards match the examples your instructor actually used.

Ionic compounds: name the metal first, then the nonmetal with an -ide ending.
Roman numerals: use them for metals with more than one common charge, such as iron or copper.
Molecular compounds: use prefixes like di- and tri-, and drop mono- on the first element.
Acids: binary acids take hydro- and an -ic ending, while oxyacids follow the -ate and -ite pattern.

Example chemistry naming compounds flashcards

Name the compound NaCl.Sodium chloride. It is an ionic compound of a metal and a nonmetal, so the metal is named first and the nonmetal takes an -ide ending.

Name the compound Fe2O3.Iron(III) oxide. Oxide is O2-, so three oxides need two Fe3+ ions, and the III shows iron's +3 charge.

Name the compound CO2.Carbon dioxide. It is a molecular compound, so prefixes count the atoms: mono- is dropped on carbon and di- is used for the two oxygens.

Name the compound N2O4.Dinitrogen tetroxide. It is a molecular compound, so di- marks two nitrogens and tetr- marks four oxygens.

Name the acid HCl dissolved in water.Hydrochloric acid. A binary acid takes the prefix hydro-, and the -ide ending of chloride changes to -ic.

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Ready-made decks for chemistry naming compounds can help with the basics, but they rarely cover the same formulas, charges or prefixes as your course. Uploading your own slides or textbook pages gives you cards that line up with your exam.

Start with the ionic compounds, then move to molecular compounds and acids. Review each set a few times across the week rather than all at once.

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Frequently asked questions

When do I use Roman numerals when naming a compound?

Use Roman numerals for metals that can form more than one ion, such as iron, copper or tin. The numeral gives the metal's charge, which you can confirm by balancing the charge of the nonmetal ion in the formula.

What prefixes do I use for molecular compounds?

Use mono-, di-, tri-, tetra-, penta- and hexa- to count atoms of each element. Mono- is usually left off the first element, so CO2 is carbon dioxide.

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