Atoms, Molecules, and Ions
Chapter 2
How did we get to our current model of the atom? What is our current model? To learn more about the history of the atom, click here.
How do chemists decide on names for chemical compounds? The system of naming is called chemical nomenclature. Click here to learn more about nomenclature.
Some ions are monatomic (containing only one element from the periodic table). Other ions are more complex, containing multiple elements. These complex ions are called polyatomic ions. To learn more about the names, formulas, and charges of the polyatomic ions, click here.