Naming Covalent Compounds Worksheet Chemistry

Naming Covalent Compounds Worksheet Chemistry – Naming compounds is an important idea in chemical science. It is about assigning a specific name to a chemical compound based on its composition. It is important to know that the name given to a chemical compound is a crucial indicator of its properties and its structure. There are many kinds of chemical compounds. This includes the ionic compound, covalent compounds, the binary type of compounds.

Naming Ionic Compounds

Ionic compounds are produced by transfers of electrons across atoms. They consist of negatively charged cations and negatively charged anion. The rules of naming ionic compounds are as like this:

1. Note the name of the an atom first, followed by names of anion.
2. If the cation has more than one charge Indicate the charge with Roman numerals that are enclosed in parentheses.
3. The anion must be a polyatomic ion, take the name of that ion.

Examples:

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

Naming Covalent Compounds

Covalent compounds are made by the sharing of electrons between atoms. They are composed of molecules made comprised of two or three atoms. The guidelines for naming compounds that are covalent are as they are:

1. Name the first element of the formula.
2. Enter“Element 2” as the title in the formula, and change the end in the form of “-ide”.
3. Use prefixes to identify the amount of atoms found in every element of the molecular structure, except for the prefix “mono-” for the first element.

Examples:

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

Naming Binary Compounds

Binary compounds are made up of two elements. The rules for the name of binary compounds are they are:

1. Note the name of first element in the formula.
2. Enter the name of the second element of the formula, changing the end“-ide” to “-ide”.

Examples:

• HCl is named hydrogen chloride.
• CO is named carbon monoxide.
• CaO is the name given to calcium oxide.

Practice Exercises

To further reinforce the learning this worksheet will offer examples of how to name ionic elements, covalent components, also known as binary compounds. These exercises will aid students get a better understanding of the rules used to name 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

As they complete these exercises students will become more confident in being able to identify chemical compounds and be able to apply the rules to other compounds.

Conclusion:

Naming compounds is an important idea in chemistry. It requires a deep understanding of how to follow the guidelines and rules for the naming of different kinds of compounds. By adhering to the guidelines set forth in this worksheet and experimenting through the exercises provided, students will be able to comfortably identify covalent, ionic and other binary chemicals. The knowledge gained is essential for being successful in chemistry. It provides a strong foundation for further research in the area.

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