Chemistry, Exam 2
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- Binary ionic compound
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When a formula has two elements, a metal and a nonmetal (ex: KCl)
~ suffix ending (ide) - Ternary ionic compound
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when a formula has three elements and at least one metal (KCl03)
~suffix(s) end in -ate, or -ite - Binary molecular compound
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when a formula has two nonmetal elements (HCl)
~suffix -ide - Binary acid
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when a formula has H and a nonmetal in aqueous solution (HCl (aq))
~named hydro- plus nonmetal stem plus -ic acid. (hydrochloric acid) - Ternary oxyacid
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When a formula has H, a nonmetal, and oxygen in aqueous solution (HCl03 (aq))
~nonmetal stem + -ic acid or
nonmetal stem + -ous acid. - Ionic compounds are composed of..
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positive = cations
negative = anions - Active metals
- Usually groups 1 and 2. React w/ water. Li>K>Ba>Sr>Ca>Na