Discuss some atoms which have multiple oxidation states. Hand out table of multiple oxidations. Discuss rules for writing correct unit formulas for binary ionic compounds.
Outline and discuss the nomenclature for binary compounds and use specific examples. Introduce how to distinguish between multiple oxydation states by the use of roman numerals. Discuss with examples the use of "ic" and "ous" when naming iron oxide compounds.
Define polyatomic ions, how they react in a chemical reaction, how to write the correct formula which involves a polyatomic ion, an how to use the table of polyatomic ions to correctly write the formula and correctly name the compound,