Naming compounds Mixed Practice

Front

What is the formula for strontium hydroxide?

Back

Sr(OH)₂

Front

What is the name of Br₆F₁₀?

Back

none of the above

Front

What is the proper chemical formula for combining Al³⁺ and Cl⁻?

Back

AlCl₃

Front

Name the ionic compound BeCl₂.

Back

beryllium chloride

Front

What is the name of the compound K₂SO₄?

Back

Potassium Sulfate

Front

What is the general rule for naming binary ionic compounds?

Back

The name of the cation (metal) is followed by the name of the anion (non-metal) with its ending changed to '-ide'.

Front

How do you determine the charge of a transition metal in a compound?

Back

The charge can be determined by the overall charge of the compound and the charges of the other ions present.

Front

What is the formula for calcium phosphate?

Back

Ca₃(PO₄)₂

Front

What is the difference between ionic and covalent compounds?

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Ionic compounds are formed by the transfer of electrons, while covalent compounds are formed by the sharing of electrons.

Front

What is the name of the compound NH₄Cl?

Back

Ammonium chloride