- Naming the formulas
Example: Cu(no3)4= copper (IV) Nitrate
If the first element is in to the right of the stair step line add prefixes
Example: Cacl2= Carbon dioxide
writing formulas
make sure you add the charge to the top then drag it down opposite without charges
Example: Iron (IV) Oxide= fe+2 O-2= Feo
Brominde gains 1 electron to achieve noble gas structure
bromide has a - charge
unshared pairs of electrons causes the water molecule to have a bent shape
a bond formed between silicon atoms and oxygen atoms are most likely to be polar covalent