Naming Ionic Compounds
{"Image DocumentName": "Naming Ionic Compounds", "Image ImageDescription": "The positive ion (usually a metal) is named first while the negative ion (a non-metal or a polyatomic ion) is named last. The charge on the negative ion is used to determine the charge on the positive ion. The oxidation state of a compound is always zero, otherwise it would be a polyatomic ion. In-order for the total oxidation state to be zero the total positive charge must equal the total negative charge. A simple algebraic equation can be used to determine the charge on a single metal ion. This charge is expressed as a Roman Numeral in parenthesis that immediately follows the name of the metal. If the positive ion is one that has a fixed oxidation number then no Roman Numeral is used. Everyone should know the charge of that ion. These include metals in group 1A, 2A and the specific metals: Al, Zn, Cd & Ag.", "Image XResolution": "37", "Image YResolution": "37", "Image ResolutionUnit": "Pixels/Centimeter", "Image Software": "SlidePlayer", "Image YCbCrPositioning": "Centered"}