Naming Flow Chart for Binary Compounds
Naming Practice - select Binary (under Ionic) and Molecular
Naming Binary Compounds
Overview
This module teaches the basic rules of naming binary compounds for general chemistry. Hydrocarbons and acids are not included.
How to Name Binary Compounds
Instructors vary on whether they require students to memorize polyatomic ions. It is required for the American Chemical Society General Chemistry exam and the Chemistry GRE, and a number of other standardized exams.
Every good chemist needs another flow chart, so here is one for naming binary compounds (compounds made from two components).
This lesson does not include hydrocarbons such as alkanes, which have a separate naming schematic.
You will need to know polyatomic ions. Polyatomic Ions are charged particles (ions) that are made of more than one atom (poly-atomic). Flashcards or lists are useful methods for recalling the names, formulae, and charges of common polyatomic ions.
The video mini-lecture demonstrates the rules of naming using the flow chart. I do not include electron configuration and preferred charges of transition metals or alkane naming.
Naming practice tool
On the Geo Exchange website, you can practice naming. Be sure to select Ionic Binary and Molecular compounds and then get started!