Naming Compounds

Rule 1:

When two elements bond and one is a halogen (group 7) atom or oxygen or sulphur, the name ends with the suffix ide, eg. Magnesium Oxide

Rule 2:

When three or more elements bond and one is oxygen the name ends with the suffix ate, eg. Copper Sulfate

Rule 3:

When three or more elements bond and two of them are hydrogen and oxygen, the name ends in hydroxide, eg. Potassium Hydroxide