Naming Covalent Compounds Worksheet 5 1

Naming Covalent Compounds Worksheet 5 1 – Naming compounds is a fundamental idea in chemical science. It involves giving a unique name to each chemical compound according to its composition. It is important to know that the name given to a chemical compound offers important information on the properties and structure of the compound. There are different types of chemical compounds, including Ionic compounds, covalent compounds, or binary substances.

Naming Ionic Compounds

The Ionic compound is formed by moving electrons around atoms. They are composed of negatively charged cations as well as negatively charged anions. The criteria for naming ionic compounds are as like this:

1. Write the name of an atom first, followed by what is the name for the anion.
2. If the cation could have more than one charge then indicate the charge using Roman numbers in parentheses.
3. If there is a possibility of polyatomic ion, make use of the name for the anion.

Examples:

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

Naming Covalent Compounds

Covalent compounds are created through sharing electrons among atoms. They consist of molecules that are made consisting of two or more atoms. The guidelines for naming compounds that are covalent are as according to:

1. Then write the name of first element of the formula.
2. Enter your name for the element in the formula, changing the ending to “-ide”.
3. Prefixes are used to indicate the number of atoms for every element of the molecule. This is not the case for using the suffix “mono-” for the first element.

Examples:

• CO2 is a carbon dioxide derived name.
• N2O is named dinitrogen monoxide.
• It is also known as sulfur hexafluoride.

Naming Binary Compounds

Binary compounds are the ones made up of two elements. The rules for using the term binary compound are as in the following order:

1. Write the name of the first element of the formula.
2. Write“name” of second component in the formula, changing the ending“-ide” to “-ide”.

Examples:

• Hydrogen chloride is also known as hydrogen.
• CO is a chemical compound known as carbon monoxide.
• The name CaO comes from calcium oxide.

Practice Exercises

To help reinforce learning, the worksheet will include the practice of naming ionic substances, chemical compounds that are covalent or binary substances. The exercises will help students get a better understanding of the rules that govern the naming of 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

Through these exercises, students will improve their confidence understanding chemical compound names and be able to apply the rules to other compounds.

Conclusion:

Naming compounds is an important aspect of chemistry that requires a thorough understanding of these rules as well as guidelines to making names for various kinds of compounds. Following the guidelines outlined in this worksheet and practicing using the activities included, students can be confident in naming ionic, covalent and binary compounds. The knowledge gained is essential for success in chemistry . It also provides an excellent foundation for future studies in the area.

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