Category: Chemistry S2
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Chemistry S2.1.2 IUPAC of Ionic Compounds
Learning Objectives Part 1: Ionic Formula and IUPAC Binary ionic compounds (those made of only two elements) are named by writing the metal first, followed by the non-metal ion whose name is modified to end in -ide. For example, S²⁻ is called sulfide. However, when the negative ion contains oxygen, its name usually ends in…
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Chemistry S2.1.1 The Nature of Ionic Bonds
Learning Objectives Part 1: The Nature of Ionic Bond Explanation of the formation of ionic bond How to calculate effective nuclear charge For example: Lithium has 1 valence electron and 2 inner electron. The nuclear charge is +3. Therefore the effective nuclear charge experienced by the valence electron is +3 – 2 = +1 Part…