decision tree for nomenclature v3
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Decision Tree for Chemistry Nomenclature of Compounds
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Decision Tree for Nomenclature
Isthere
an oxygen?
Poly-atomiccation?
Isthere
a metal?
Metal withvariable charge?
Is the �rst element H+?(and it’s aqueous)
3+elements?
Yes/
Oxoacid Naming
-for polyatomic ions ending in -ite: [(anion root)(-ous acid)] -for polyatomic ions ending in -ate: [(anion root)(-ic acid)]Hydracid Naming
[(hydro-)(anion root)(-ic acid)]Type I Naming (ions with unique charge) [cation] [anion]
Type II Naming (metal ions with variable charge)
[(cation)(charge as Roman numerals in parentheses)] [anion]
Type III Naming (covalent molecules)
[(# pre�x if >1)(1st element)] [(# pre�x)(2nd element root)(-ide)]
Elemental Anions
[(element root)(-ide)]
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