Nomenclature
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9/13/12 12:51 PM Nomenclature of binary inorganic compounds (naming) Binary: Cation (+) Anion (-) NaCl Na+ & Cl- MgF2 Mg2+ 2F- Acetic acid HC2H3O2 Iron (III) Chloride FeCl3 Type 1: made up of cations that form only one type of charge NaNa+ AlAl3+ Type 2: the cations form more than one type of charge FeFe2+ or Fe3+ CuCu1+ or Cu2+ Type 3: hydrates: CuSO4 x 6H2 O Type 4: non-metal + non-metal Binary compounds Type 5: Acids *First column of periodic table alkali metals (1+ charge) *2nd column of p.t. alkaline earth metals (2+ charge) *Ag 1+ -- Zn 2+ -- Al 3+ (diagonal line) 1-2-3 Noble gases Stair case on p.t. right of staircase are noble gases/non-metals Chem 109 Nomenclature 9/13/12 12:51 PM Fl, Cl, Br row form 1- 2+Ca|Br21- Oxidation state & Charge