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Below are some tips on naming inorganic compounds
H2S = Hydrogen sulphide
K2S = Potassium sulphide
FeS = Iron sulphide
Li2S = Lithium sulphide
K2SO3 = Potassium sulphite
MgSO3 = Magnesium sulphite
K2SO4 = Potassium sulphate
Na2SO4 = Sodium sulphate
KNO2 = Potassium nitrite
KNO3 = Potassium nitrate
As you see, anything without oxygen in the anionic portion of the compound lends IDE to the end, as in SULPHIDE
As you see, the anion portion of the compound with the most oxygen lends ATE to the end as in SULPHATE. And one less oxygen lends ITE as in SULPHITE. Check this pattern with the nitrites and nitrates as well.
One less oxygen gives the prefix HYPO in addition to the suffix ITE.
One more oxygen than the normal ATE ending and you get the prefix PER and the suffix ATE.
Examples
LiCl = Lithium chloride
LiClO = Lithium hypochlorite
LiClO2 = Lithium chlorite
LiClO3 = Lithium chlorate
LiClO4 = Lithium perchlorate
OH 1- ions lend the name hydroxide
KOH = Potassium hydroxide
Ca(OH)2 = Calcium hydroxide
CO3 2- ions are carbonate ions
CaCO3 = Calcium carbonate
(NH4)2CO3 = Ammonium carbonate
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Define Organic and Inorganic?
organic compounds are substances that have carbon in them. inorganic compounds don't.
Summary of inorganic compound?
Organic compounds consist of Carbon Inorganic compounds don't
What compounds are organic and inorganic?
All organic compounds contain carbon; most inorganic compounds doesn't contain carbon.
Differentiate the properties of inorganic compound and organic compound?
Carbon is always present in all organic compounds, but lacking in inorganic compounds. Similarly hydrogen is always present in organic compounds but are missing in inorganic compounds.
What is inorganic compounds?
hardens, specific gravity and color.
Are oxides inorganic compounds or organic compounds?
they are inorganic
What is the difference organic and inorganic compounds?
All organic compounds contain carbon; most inorganic compounds doesn't contain carbon.
Are water salt and ammonia inorganic compounds or organic compounds?
Water, salt and ammonia are inorganic compounds.
Classifications of compounds as organic and inorganic?
Organic compounds contain carbon bonded to hydrogen. Inorganic compounds do not.
Are CO2 and H2O inorganic compounds?
Water and carbon dioxide are inorganic compounds.
Define Organic and Inorganic?
organic compounds are substances that have carbon in them. inorganic compounds don't.
Are minerals organic or inorganic compounds?
they are inorganic
What does an inorganic compound contain?
inorganic compounds are any compounds without carbon present
THE DIFFERence between organic and inorganic compounds?
Basically, organic compounds have carbon. Inorganic do not.
Can inorganic compounds be stable compounds?
yes. inorganic just means it lacks carbon.
Summary of inorganic compound?
Organic compounds consist of Carbon Inorganic compounds don't
Inorganic and organic compounds?
Basically, organic compounds have carbon. Inorganic do not (though there are some exceptions)
