Categorize the following formulas into the following, and fill out the attached chart below as directed:

ionic or molecular compounds
molecular compounds: are there any prefixes needed? list on the chart.
ionic compounds: which ones need roman numerals? why?
on the chart, indicate which ones have polyatomic ion. are they cations or anions?
are there any acids or bases? mark the chart.
are the acids binary acids or oxyacid? mark the chart.
check the box if you have a strong acid or a strong base.
why do you think it is important to understand how to write formulas? how will this knowledge you in your healthcare career?

writing formulas for compounds

chart for discussion question

name

ionic

molecular

prefix

required

polyatomic

cation

polyatomic

anion

acid/

base

strong

acid/base

binary/

oxyacid

roman

num

name

cuso4

hcl

naoh

sncl2

hno3

h2so4

pcl3