Naming compounds and writing formulas

Ansu ers to Questions on Naming Compounds and Writing Formulas... 

Skill 19.6 Demonstrate proficiency at naming compounds and writing formulas. 

In previous examples, we learned that when a metal and a nonmetal react to form an ionic compound, the metal loses one or more electrons to the nonmetal. In Chapter 6, where we learned to name compounds and write formulas, we saw that Group lA metals always form +1 cations, whereas Group 2A form +2 cations. Group 7A elements form -1 anions and Group 6A elements form -2 anions. 

The nomenclature of simple coordination compounds is developed in a set of rules for referring to ionic and neutral ligands, the number of each type of ligand, and the oxidation state of the metal. A number of examples of naming compounds and writing formulas are given. 

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