Rules for Nomenclature
1. Name the cation, then the anion.
2. Nonionic compounds are given a one-word name.
3. Name ligands:
- a. ligands are named first and central atom last
- b. ligands are named in alphabetical order
- c. neutral ligands are named the same as the molecule (except aqua and ammine)
- d. anionic ligands are named by adding -o to the stem of the name (chloride becomes chloro)