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    Naming Ionic Compounds Name ________________

    Chem Worksheet 8-2


    An ionic compound is a combination of oppositely charged ions. Ionic compounds generally contain a
    metal bonded to a non-metal (or non-metals). When naming ionic compounds we simply name the cation
    (the positive ion) then the anion (the negative ion). The cations generally retain the name of the element,
    so Na+ is named sodium. The monatomic anions are formed when a non-metal gains an electron and
    these ions have an –ide ending, so S2- is named sulfide. There are a group of polyatomic ions as well that
    have their own unique names. A list of these appears below.
    Some metals can form more than one positive ion. Copper for example forms Cu1+ and Cu2+ ion.
    These ions are named using Roman numerals: copper (I) and copper (II) respectively. Most metals that
    form more than one type of cation are found in the transition metal family or below the non-metals in
    the p-block.
    Common Polyatomic Ions
    Rules for naming Molecular Compounds
    NH4+ Ammonium
    OH1– Hydroxide
    1. Name the positive ion. Most cations have the same name CN1– Cyanide
    as their elements. NO31– Nitrate
    ClO31– Chlorate
    2. Name the negative ion. Monatomic anions have an –ide C2H3O21– Acetate
    ending. Polyatomic anions names’ must be memorized. SO42– Sulfate
    CO32– Carbonate
    3. If the positive ion is a transition metal or located on the PO43– Phosphate
    right side of the table it may have more than one charge. HCO31– Bicarbonate
    In this case use Roman numerals to designate the charge. HSO41– Bisulfate

    Examples

    Name the following compounds:

    Formula Name
    NaCl Sodium chloride
    K 2S Potassium sulfide
    MgSO4 Magnesium sulfate
    Mn(OH)2 Manganese (II) hydroxide

    Write the names for the following ionic compounds.

    Formula Name Formula Name


    1. Li2S 13. CaBr2
    2. KF 14. Ni(CN)2
    3. Mg3N2 15. Al(NO3)3
    4. Ca(OH)2 16. Sn(OH)2
    5. Ba(NO3)2 17. HgI2
    6. CuCl2 18. Fe2(SO4)3
    7. PbO 19. Ca(C2H3O2)2
    8. ZnF2 20. TiCl3
    9. NaC2H3O2 21. KClO3
    10. SrCO3 22. ZnCO3
    11. CrSO4 23. NaHCO3
    12. Na3PO4 24. Co(HSO4)2
    © John Erickson, 2006 WS8-2NamingIonicComp

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