Naming Transition Metal Compounds
Grade 11th Grade · Chemistry · 30 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can name ionic compounds containing transition metals using Roman numerals to indicate the charge of the metal cation.
Warm-Up Video
Professor Dave Explains · 5:44
Naming Ionic Compounds
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
When writing out ionic compounds, always list the cation first, then the anion.
- 2
If the cation is a transition metal from the d block, refer to its oxidation state using Roman numerals.
- 3
For polyatomic ions with different numbers of oxygen atoms, the one with more oxygen uses the suffix -ate, and the one with less oxygen uses the suffix -ite.
Practice Questions
3 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Name the ionic compound CuCl₂. Make sure to indicate the charge of the transition metal cation using Roman numerals.”
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