Test: Naming Ionic and Covalent Compounds

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What is the formula for Hexaboron Monosilicide?

Back

B₆Si

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What is the chemical formula of magnesium phosphide?

Back

Mg₃P₂

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Write the formula for lead(IV) sulfite.

Back

Pb(SO₃)₂

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What is the name of PbO?

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Lead (II) oxide

Front

In most cases, when naming you change the ending of the second element to ________.

Back

-ide.

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What is an ionic compound?

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A compound formed by the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions.

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What is a covalent compound?

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A compound formed by the sharing of electrons between atoms.

Front

How do you name a binary ionic compound?

Back

Name the cation first, followed by the anion with its ending changed to -ide.

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What is the significance of Roman numerals in naming compounds?

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They indicate the oxidation state of the metal in the compound.

Front

What is the formula for sodium chloride?

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NaCl