Naming Compounds: 1.       Write the first nonmetal’s name using the subscript to assign a prefix. If there is not a subscript then there is no prefix. 2.       Write the second Continue Reading →

Writing Covalent Formulas: 1.       DO NOT look at oxidation #’s!!! 2.       For the first part of the formula write the first nonmetal’s symbol and use the prefix to determine its Continue Reading →

Writing Formulas  From Name 1.       Write the metal’s symbol or ammonium’s formula as the first part of the formula. 2.       Obtain the charge for the metal from the periodic table Continue Reading →

Naming Ionic Compounds from Formulas 1.       Write metal name or ammonium as the first part of the name 2.       Look at the second part of the formula and decide if Continue Reading →

Ch. 3:  Matter and Energy After studying this chapter you should be able to: Define matter and give examples of things which are matter and examples of things which are Continue Reading →

Ch. 2:  Measurement and Problem Solving After studying this chapter you should be able to: Work with numbers in scientific notation Read a measuring device to the correct number of Continue Reading →

Ch. 1:  The Chemical World After studying this chapter you should be able to: Define chemistry Name the steps of the scientific method and explain how scientists use the scientific Continue Reading →