Chemistry Nomenclature 101 - How to Name Ionic and Covalent Compounds

http://yourchemcoach.com Mr. Causey teaches you how to use the periodic table, a list of polyatomic ions and prefixes to name ionic compounds and covalent compounds.

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• ionic compounds
• covalent compounds
• nomenclature
• polyatomic ions
• metal ions
• prefixes
• -ide

[tanho12]

whats the different between ATE and ITE? how do i get them?

[mrcausey]

@tanho12 the only ending you have to worry about is the -ide. You add it to the anion or more electronegative element. The -ate and -ite endings are used in naming ternary acids and polyatomic ions. Just learn the polyatomic ions names and learn to name acids.

[saberallen5]

you needed 2 ammonium's to bbalance the carbonate, you don't need to put anything to signify there's two ammoniums? no subscript, suffix, prefix, roman numeral?

[mrcausey]

@saberallen5 Not when you are naming the compound. I think you are confusing naming with writing formulas. Ammonium carbonate is sufficient.

[ejr117]

what is the difference between -ate and -ide? how do i know when to use each of them?

[mrcausey]

@ejr117 the only ending you have to worry about is the -ide. You add it to the anion or more electronegative element. The -ate ending is used in naming ternary acids and polyatomic ions. Just learn the polyatomic ions names and learn to name acids.

[Fr3d0mC0nsum3d]

Thank you so much. Helped me out in understanding this a bit more. Still fuzzy though, just need more practice

[harrisonbliss]

You are actually an amazing person!

[ShaunJW1]

@mrcausey i am chucking my books away and using you to get my studies done. Thank you.

[archiefookssmith]

your videos are brilliant.

[tanho12]

SAME HERE my teacher sucks

[HawkEye4071]

OMG this is gonna save my ass for my midterms coming up, my teacher CANNOT TEACH!!

[xox3emma3xox]

thanks! this was great review for my test tomorrow!