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Why Are Chemical Names & Formulas Important? What is DHMO??? Formula: H 2 O Accepted Chemical Name (IUPAC): Water Systematic Names (synonyms): Dihydrogen Monoxide, Dyhydrogen oxide, Hydroxyl Acid, Hydrogen Hydroxide
Compounds Combinations of two or more atoms that are held together by “bonds” between the atoms. [
Compounds Chemical formulas are used to show what combinations of atoms exist in a compound. [
Compounds Example: Al 2 O 3 2 Aluminum atoms, 3 Oxygen atoms Example: Mg(OH) 2 1 Mg, 2 Oxygen, 2 Hydrogen
Compounds Each compound has it’s own specific properties that may not always be like other similar compounds. Carbon Monoxide vs. Carbon Dioxide [
Ions These are formed when an atom gains or loses electrons They have the same number of electrons as a noble gas (octet rule!) Fluorine p + = 9 e - = 9 Fluoride Ion p + = 9 e - = 10 [
Ions The number of electrons gained or lost is written as the oxidation number or charge of the ion. 9 protons -10 electrons -1 charge or F -1 [
Ions Is there a pattern to the ions? No true pattern No compounds or ions!
Ions Example: How many p +, n, e - are there in Ca +2 ? Protons = 20 Neutrons = 20 Electrons = 18
Ions Example: How many p +, n, e - are there in P -3 ? Protons = 15 Neutrons = 16 Electrons = 18