Naming Inorganic Compounds (HSC SSCE Chemistry): Flashcards

International Union of Pure & Applied Chemistry

Systematic naming rules for chemical compounds

Acid with H bonded to single other element

hydro- + element root + -ic + acid

Hydrochloric acid

Acid with oxygen bonded to another element (S, N, P, C)

Change -ate to -ic, add acid

Change -ite to -ous, add acid

Hydroxide ($\text{OH}^-$) or oxide ($\text{O}^{2-}$)

Base that dissolves in water