a compound is a pure, macroscopically homogeneous substance formed from two or more elements, with a fixed ratio determining the composition that cannot be separated by physical means. For example, water is a compound made out of hydrogen and oxygen in the ratio of two to one.
2020/2/23
• Nomenclature of inorganic compounds
Monatomic positive ions (take the name of the element directly): Na+ sodium, K+ potassium
Monatomic negative ions (with the suffix ide): Cl-(chloride), Br- (bromide), F- (fluoride), I- (iodide), S2- (sulfide), N3(nitride), O2- (oxide). eg. CuCl (copper (I) chloride)
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Preliminary English of ChE; extend your English words; improve your oral representation