Chemical Compound Names
Grade 11th Grade · Chemistry · 43 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can name chemical compounds using IUPAC nomenclature rules.
Warm-Up Video
Melissa Maribel · 10:32
Naming Ionic and Molecular Compounds | How to Pass Chemistry
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
An ionic compound consists of one metal and one nonmetal, while a covalent compound consists of two nonmetals.
- 2
When naming ionic compounds with transition metals, the Roman numeral indicates the charge of the transition metal.
- 3
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 Questions
6 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Name the following ionic compound: CuCl₂. Remember to include the Roman numeral if necessary.”
Complete Lesson Package
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