Learning to Name and Write Formulas:

- Determining the type of compound you are working with.

- Applying the rules for naming or formula writing for that type of compound.

- Practicing until it becomes second nature.

Naming Ionic Compounds with Transition Metals

Transition metals make naming and formula writing a bit more challenging. The key to naming ionic compounds with transition metals is to determine the ionic charge on the metal and use roman numerals to indicate the charge on the transition metal.

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Naming Ionic Compounds with Transition Metals

  • Write the name of transition metal as shown on the Periodic Table.
  • Write the name and charge for the non-metal. If you have a polyatomic ion, use the Common Ion Table to find and write the formula and charge.
  • Use the total charge on the non-metal (or polyatomic ion) find the charge on the transition metal.
  • After the name for the metal, write its charge as a Roman Numeral in parentheses. Example: Iron (II) chloride