In this section, we will discuss the Lewis Dot Diagrams, often abbreviated as LDDS. LDDS are a way to represent the chemical bonding between atoms.
Lithium and Fluorine
Let's take the example of Lithium and Fluorine. Lithium is represented as Li and Fluorine as F. When combined, they form Lithium Fluoride, which is represented as LiF.
Magnesium and Oxygen
Another example is that of Magnesium and Oxygen. Magnesium is represented as Mg and Oxygen as O. When combined, they form Magnesium Oxide, represented as MgO.
Aluminum and Chlorine
Aluminum and Chlorine form Aluminum Chloride, represented as AlCl3.
When creating ionic compounds, there are specific steps that need to be followed:
- Make LDDS
- Move ve- from the metal to the nonmetal or from cation to anion
- Count # Atoms of each kind
- Create a chemical formula
- Name it
Monatomic ions are single atom ions, and during the naming process, the cation keeps its name, while the anion drops its ending and adds -ide.
Transition metals introduce the need to consider the cation charge and honor the name to properly name the compound.
Math Way for Making Chemical Formulas for IONIC COMPOUNDS
The math way to make chemical formulas for ionic compounds involves:
- Ion symbols w/charges
- Find LCM for charges
- Multiply w/ for charges to get the subscript for ions
- Make the formula
- Name it
Dropping Charges to Make IONIC COMPOUND Formulas
When dropping charges to make ionic compound formulas, it involves simplifying if needed and then writing the name.
This section has provided basic examples and steps for making ionic compounds, including the formation of compounds, Lewis Dot diagrams, and the naming process.
