SCC-CH110/UCD-CH41C Chapter: 6 Instructor: J.T. P1
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Chemical Nomenclature ≡ Chemical naming
(Reference to: Figure 5.8 of your book.)
A formula is an abbreviation used to represent a compound.
Subscripts are used to show the composition of a compound.
Parentheses in a formula indicate a group of atoms that behave
as a unit, i.e.: Al2(SO4)3
Main group Elements:
Hydrogen Hydrogen ion H+
Hydrogen Hydride ion H-
Lithium Lithium ion Li+
Magnesium Magnesium ion Mg2+
Aluminum Aluminum ion Al3+
phosphorus Phosphide ion P3-
Sulfur Sulfide ion S2-
Fluorine Fluoride ion F-
1) Binary compounds containing a metal and a nonmetal:
Hydride fluoride chloride bromide iodide
lithium LiH LiF LiCl LiBr LiI
sodium NaH NaF NaCl NaBr NaI
potassium KH KF KCl KBr KI
