Chemical Compound Names
11th GradeChemistry43 min
Learning Objective
I can name chemical compounds using IUPAC nomenclature rules.
Lesson Flow
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Naming Ionic and Molecular Compounds | How to Pass Chemistry
Melissa Maribel
Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
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An ionic compound consists of one metal and one nonmetal, while a covalent compound consists of two nonmetals.
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When naming ionic compounds with transition metals, the Roman numeral indicates the charge of the transition metal.
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For covalent compounds, prefixes like 'di-' and 'penta-' indicate the number of atoms of each element in the compound, and you do not balance charges.
Practice
6 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Name the following ionic compound: CuCl₂. Remember to include the Roman numeral if necessary.”
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