1. Steps for Writing Names

2. Steps for Writing Names
Pb3(PO4)2

3. Steps for Writing Names
Pb3(PO4)2
1) Identify the cation (usually a metal)

4. Steps for Writing Names
Pb3(PO4)2
1) Identify the cation (usually a metal)
lead

5. Steps for Writing Names
Pb3(PO4)2
1) Identify the cation (usually a metal)
lead
2) Check for multiple oxidation states and use Roman numerals where needed.

6. Steps for Writing Names
Pb3(PO4)2
1) Identify the cation (usually a metal)
lead
2) Check for multiple oxidation states and use Roman numerals where needed.

7. Steps for Writing Names
Pb3(PO4)2
1) Identify the cation (usually a metal)
lead
2) Check for multiple oxidation states and use Roman numerals where needed.
lead (II)

8. Steps for Writing Names
Pb3(PO4)2
1) Identify the cation (usually a metal)
lead
2) Check for multiple oxidation states and use Roman numerals where needed.
lead (II)
3) Write the name for the anion (whatever’s left)

9. Steps for Writing Names
Pb3(PO4)2
1) Identify the cation (usually a metal)
lead
2) Check for multiple oxidation states and use Roman numerals where needed.
lead (II)
3) Write the name for the anion (whatever’s left)
lead (II) phosphate