Naming Molecular Covalent Compounds Worksheet

Naming Molecular Covalent Compounds Worksheet – Naming compounds is a basic concept in the field of chemistry. It involves the assignment of a unique name to each chemical compound according to its composition. Names of chemical compound can provide important information regarding its properties and the structure. There are different types of chemical compound, including organic compounds, covalent ones in addition to binary ones.

Naming Ionic Compounds

Ionic compounds are formed through electron transfer across the atom. They are composed in positively charged caustics as well as negatively charged anion. The rules to name ionic compounds are as according to:

1. The name of the compound first, and then names of anion.
2. If the cation may have more than one possible charge, indicate the charge using Roman numbers enclosed in parentheses.
3. For anion that is not a polyatomic ion, refer to the name of ion.

Examples:

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

Naming Covalent Compounds

Covalent compounds are created through the sharing of electrons between atoms. They consist of molecules made by two or more atoms. The rules for naming covalent compounds are as the following:

1. Inscribe the name and the first element of the formula.
2. Enter your name for the element of the formula, changing the ending“-ide “-ide”.
3. Prefixes are used to indicate the number of atoms in every element of the molecule. There is no prefix for“mono-” for the first element “mono-” for the first element.

Examples:

• CO2 is a carbon dioxide derived name.
• N2O is named dinitrogen monoxide.
• The term SF6 stands for sulfur hexafluoride.

Naming Binary Compounds

Binary compounds are compounds made of two components. The rules for names for binary compounds are as they are:

1. Write the name of the first element of the formula.
2. Enter your name for the element in the formula, and change the ending“-ide. “-ide”.

Examples:

• Hydrogen chloride is the name given to it.
• CO is the scientific name for carbon monoxide.
• Calcium oxide is known as CaO.

Practice Exercises

To further reinforce the learning for students, the worksheets will include an exercise to practice naming ionic and covalent substances,, and other binary chemicals. The exercises will assist students to gain a thorough understanding of the rules of 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

In completing these tests, students will build confidence the identification of chemical compounds, and will be able to apply these rules to other compounds.

Conclusion:

Naming compounds is an essential concept in chemistry . It requires a good understanding of basic rules and procedures for making names for various kinds of compounds. By adhering to the guidelines set forth in this worksheet, and working using the activities included, students will be able to quickly identify covalent, ionic, in addition to binary, compounds. This is a must for being successful in chemistry. It provides solid foundations for further research in the field.

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