Chemical Formulas and Names

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Chemical Formulas and Names Objectives

1. Interpret, predict, and write formulas for ionic and molecular compounds 

2. Name simple chemical compounds 

Objective 1: Interpret, predict, and write formulas for ionic and molecular compounds. 

• • Read Section 2.4 - Chemical Formulas  (through Molecular and Empirical Formulas only)

  • Read Section 3.7 - Ionic and Molecular Formulas

  • Read Section 4.1 - Ionic Bonding (through Formation of Ionic Compounds only)

Memorize:

• • Memorize the names, charge and formula of common polyatomic ions (OpenStax Table 3.4)

  • Memorize the names and formula of the common molecular compounds water, methane and ammonia

Upon successful completion of this objective you should be able to;

• • Symbolize the composition of molecules using molecular formulas and empirical formulas

  • Represent the bonding arrangement of atoms within molecules using structural formulas

  • Define ionic and molecular (covalent) compounds

  • Predict the type of compound formed from elements based on their location within the periodic table

  • Determine formulas for simple ionic compounds

Objective 2: Name simple chemical compounds 

• • Read Section 4.3 - Chemical Nomenclature

Memorize:

• • Memorize the names, charge and formula of common polyatomic ions (OpenStax Table 3.4)

  • Memorize the names and formula of the common molecular compounds water, methane and ammonia

Upon successful completion of this objective you should be able to;

• • Derive names for common types of inorganic compounds using a systematic approach