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Naming Monoatomic Cations definitions

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  • Cation
    A positively charged ion formed when an atom loses one or more electrons, often a metal in ionic compounds.
  • Roman Numeral
    A symbol placed in parentheses after a metal's name to indicate its specific positive charge when multiple charges are possible.
  • Systematic Name
    A naming method using the element's name followed by a Roman numeral and 'ion' to specify the charge.
  • Common Name
    A traditional naming method for metal ions with multiple charges, often using Latin roots and specific suffixes.
  • Suffix
    An ending added to a cation's name, such as '-ous' for lower charge and '-ic' for higher charge in the common naming system.
  • Group 1A
    A vertical column in the periodic table containing metals with a fixed +1 charge, not requiring Roman numerals in their names.
  • Group 2A
    A vertical column in the periodic table containing metals with a fixed +2 charge, named without Roman numerals.
  • Group 3A
    A vertical column in the periodic table containing metals with a fixed +3 charge, named without Roman numerals.
  • Latin Root
    The origin of some element symbols and common names, reflecting historical or traditional language influences.
  • Chromous Ion
    A chromium ion with a +2 charge, named using the '-ous' suffix to indicate the lower oxidation state.
  • Chromic Ion
    A chromium ion with a +3 charge, named using the '-ic' suffix to indicate the higher oxidation state.
  • Cuprous Ion
    A copper ion with a +1 charge, named with the '-ous' suffix and derived from the Latin root for copper.
  • Cupric Ion
    A copper ion with a +2 charge, named with the '-ic' suffix and based on the Latin root for copper.
  • Ferrous Ion
    An iron ion with a +2 charge, named with the '-ous' suffix and based on the Latin root for iron.
  • Ferric Ion
    An iron ion with a +3 charge, named with the '-ic' suffix and based on the Latin root for iron.