This document provides instructions for naming covalent molecules and acids. It begins by explaining how to name binary molecular compounds using prefixes to indicate the number of atoms and suffixes like -ide. It then lists common nonmetal roots and prefixes. Examples are given for naming compounds like CO, P2O5, and CCl4. The document further explains how to name acids, distinguishing between binary acids containing hydrogen and one other element, and oxyacids containing an oxyanion. Prefixes are used to indicate the number of hydrogen atoms and the anion determines the acid name and suffix. Practice problems are provided for naming acids like HI, HClO3, and H2SO4. The document concludes with instructions for writing
2. Naming MoleculesBinary molecular compoundCovalently bonded compound containing only two different elementsComposed of 2 different nonmetalsNo ions or metals
3. Naming Binary Molecular CompoundsName the 1st element first using complete name.Name the 2nd element using the root of the element and adding the suffix –idePrefixes are used to indicate the number of atoms that are present in the compoundException: first element in formula never uses mono-Hydrogen bonded to 7A halogens (drop mono)
7. AcidsMolecules can be put in aqueous solution (water) and they make acidsCompound classified as an ACID if it releases H+ ions when put in water solutionOnly name acids if molecule is put in water!!!Two typesBinary AcidsOxyacids
8. Binary AcidsHydrogen & one other elementSometimes there are more than 2 elementsTo name hydrogen, use prefix Hydro-Second element use Root (or form of root) followed by suffix –icIf there are more than 2 elements involved, use the root of the polyatomic ion that acid containsAdd the word acid to the endExample: HClHydrochloric acidExample: HCNHydrocyanic acid
9. OxyacidsAcids that contain OXYANIONWhat is an oxyanion?Polyatomic ion that contains oxygenFirst: Determine anion presentUse a form of the root of the anionAdd suffixAnion suffix –ate….oxyacid suffix= -icAnion suffix –ite….oxyacid suffix= -ousAdd the word acidExample:HNO3Oxyanion: nitrate NO3-Oxyacid name: nitric acidExample:HNO2Oxyanion: nitrite NO2-Oxyacid: nitrous acidHydrogen is not named in oxyacids!!!
12. Name to formulasWrite the symbols for the elements in the order mentioned in the name. Write subscripts indicated by the prefixes. If the first part of the name has no prefix, assume it is mono. Prefixes tell you SUBSCRIPTS for each elementExampleCarbon tetrachloride CCl4