Covalent Compounds Formula And Naming Worksheet

Covalent Compounds Formula And Naming Worksheet – Naming compounds is the most fundamental idea in chemistry. It involves giving a unique name to a chemical compound based on its composition. An individual’s name on a compound provides important information about its properties and structure. There are many kinds that chemical compounds can be found, including Ionic compounds, covalent substances as well as binary compound.

Naming Ionic Compounds

Ionic compounds are formed through an exchange of electrons among atoms. They are made up mostly of positively charged electrons and negatively charged anions. The rules of naming ionic compounds are as in the following order:

1. Enter the name of the cation first. Then, write names of anion.
2. If the cation contains multiple possible charges identify the charge by using Roman numerals in brackets.
3. In the case of a multiatomic Ion, select the name of the ion.

Examples:

• NaCl is a common name for sodium chloride.
• FeCl3 is also known as iron(III) chloride.
• Mg(NO3)2 is known as magnesium nitrate.

Naming Covalent Compounds

They are created by the sharing of electrons among atoms. They are composed of molecules made by two or many atoms. The rules for naming covalent compounds are as in the following order:

1. Name the first element in the formula.
2. Write the name of the second element of the formula, changing the end in the form of “-ide”.
3. Prefixes should be used to indicate quantity of atoms contained in each element in the molecule. There is no prefix for“mono-” which indicates the number of atoms in the molecule “mono-” for the first element.

Examples:

• CO2 is named carbon dioxide.
• N2O is named dinitrogen monoxide.
• This is known as sulfur hexafluoride.

Naming Binary Compounds

Binary compounds are those made from two elements. The rules for using the term binary compound are as follows:

1. Then write the name of first element of the formula.
2. Enter“double element” in the formula, changing the ending“-ide “-ide”.

Examples:

• The term hydrogen chloride refers to the HCl.
• CO is a synonym for carbon monoxide.
• CaO is a name for calcium oxide.

Practice Exercises

To enhance the learning experience, the worksheet will include the practice of naming ionic substances, chemical compounds that are covalent, along with binary and covalent compounds. These activities will help students improve their understanding of the rules for naming chemical compounds.

Ionic Compound Naming Exercises:

1. Na2S
2. KBr
3. CaF2
4. Al2O3

Covalent Compound Naming Exercises:

1. CO
2. SO2
3. N2O4
4. H2O2

Binary Compound Naming Exercises:

1. Cl2O7
2. P2S5
3. BrF3
4. NO

After completing these tasks, students will build confidence labeling chemical compounds. They will also be able to apply these rules to other compounds.

Conclusion:

Naming compounds is an important concept in chemistry , and requires a good understanding of the rules and guidelines for the naming of different kinds of compounds. Following the guidelines laid out in this worksheet and experimenting using the activities included, students are able to easily identify ionic, covalent, and other binary chemicals. This skill is essential to successful chemistry, and it will lay solid foundations for further research in the area.

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