Naming Nonmetal Compounds Worksheet

Naming Nonmetal Compounds Worksheet – Naming compounds is a key idea in the field of chemistry. It involves giving a unique name to an chemical compound, based on its composition. An individual’s name on a compound provides crucial information about its properties and the structure. There are different kinds of chemical compounds. These include those with ionic properties, covalent compound, and binary compounds.

Naming Ionic Compounds

Ionic compounds can be formed by the transfer of electrons between atoms. They consist from positively charged cations and negatively charged anion. The rules used to name ionic compounds are as they are:

1. Inscribe the name of compound first, and then it’s anion’s name.
2. If the cation has more than one possible charge make sure to indicate the charge with Roman numerals within parentheses.
3. In the case of a multiatomic ion take the name of that ion.

Examples:

• NaCl is the name given to sodium chloride.
• FeCl3 is named iron(III) chloride.
• Mg(NO3)2 is also known as magnesium oxide.

Naming Covalent Compounds

Covalent compounds arise from the exchange of electrons between atoms. They are made up of molecules composed consisting of two or more atoms. The guidelines for naming compounds that are covalent are as according to:

1. Enter the name of the first element in the formula.
2. Enter“the name” for the 2nd element of the formula, and change the ending“-ide “-ide”.
3. Use prefixes to indicate the number of atoms for each element in the molecule. Except for using the suffix “mono-” for the first element.

Examples:

• Carbon dioxide is the name of CO2.
• N2O is named dinitrogen monoxide.
• The name SF6 refers to sulfur hexafluoride.

Naming Binary Compounds

Binary compounds are the ones made from two elements. The rules for naming binary compounds are as in the following order:

1. Note the name of first element in the formula.
2. Write in the first element’s name in the formula, changing the end to “-ide”.

Examples:

• Hydrogen chloride is the name given to it.
• CO is a synonym for carbon monoxide.
• CaO is a name for calcium oxide.

Practice Exercises

For reinforcement of learning and reinforce learning, the worksheet includes practice exercises for naming ionic and covalent substances and binary compounds. These exercises will aid students develop a solid 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 have confidence labeling chemical compounds. They will also be able to apply these rules to other compounds.

Conclusion:

Naming compounds is a crucial concept in the field of chemistry. It requires a good understanding of how to follow the guidelines and rules to the naming of different kinds of compounds. By adhering to the guidelines set forth in this worksheet and experimenting using the exercises included, students will be able to effectively identify covalent, ionic, the binary chemical compounds. This skill is essential to being successful in chemistry. It provides a strong foundation for further research in the area.

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