Naming and Writing Polyatomic Ionic Compounds 12/4/13
Reference Material Poly means many Polyatomic ions are a group of atoms that have a charge when they are together Most have a negative charge
Writing Polyatomic Ionic Compounds Formulas 1. We look at the name of the compound 2. Find the oxidation number for each ion 3. Write the symbol and its charge 4. DROP & SWAP Sodium carbonate
Writing Polyatomic Ionic Compounds Formulas 1. We look at the name of the compound 2. Find the oxidation number for each ion 3. Write the symbol and its charge 4. DROP & SWAP Magnesium nitrate
Writing Polyatomic Ionic Compounds Formulas 1. We look at the name of the compound 2. Find the oxidation number for each ion 3. Write the symbol and its charge 4. DROP & SWAP Barium sulfate
Write the formula for the following polyatomic ionic compounds: Ammonium Sulfide Potassium Carbonate Aluminum Phosphate
Naming Polyatomic Ionic Compounds Rules 1. Write your cation first 2. Write your anion second if polyatomic ion, keep ending if nonmetal replace ending with –ide Examples: KCN _______________________________
Naming Polyatomic Ionic Compounds Rules 1. Write your cation first 2. Write your anion second if polyatomic ion, keep ending if nonmetal replace ending with –ide Examples: Ca(OH) 2 ____________________________
Naming Polyatomic Ionic Compounds Rules 1. Write your cation first 2. Write your anion second if polyatomic ion, keep ending if nonmetal replace ending with –ide Examples: NH 4 F _______________________________
Naming Polyatomic Ionic Compounds KOH ______________________________________ CaSO 4 ____________________________________ BaCO 3 _____________________________________ Al 2 (SO 4 ) 3 ________________________________