Polyatomic ions

What is a polyatomic ion?

A group of atoms that tend to stay together and carry an overall ionic charge.

What is an ionic compound including a polyatomic ion called?

A polyatomic compound

How are the formulas of bases formed?

Add metal to OH-

What does aq mean?

Aqueous

What are acids?

Compounds that produce H+ ions in water

What are bases?

Compounds that release hydroxide ions (OH-) in water

What do metals join with to form bases?

Hydroxide ions

How are the names of bases formed?

Metal hydroxide

How do you name polyatomic compounds?

Metal polyatomic ion

What happens in hydrochloric acid?

The hydrogen atom dissociates from the chlorine atom to form two ions in water

What happens if there is more than one polyatomic ion due to the crossover?

The polyatomic ion is put in brackets with the subscript beside it

How do some polyatomic ions form acids?

They join with hydrogen

How are the formulas of acids formed?

Use the ate form of the polyatomic ion, and add hydrogen +

How are the names of acids formed?

You the ate form, turn it into ic, and add acid