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Naming Compounds
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This quiz focuses on chemical nomenclature, specifically the naming of ionic compounds, molecular compounds, and acids, as well as writing chemical formulas from compound names. The content is appropriate for 8th grade students who are learning fundamental chemistry concepts including the distinction between ionic and molecular compounds, the use of Roman numerals for transition metals with multiple oxidation states, polyatomic ions, and prefix systems for molecular compounds. Students need to understand how metals and nonmetals combine to form ionic compounds, recognize common polyatomic ions like carbonate and sulfate, apply naming rules for acids, and use Greek prefixes for molecular compounds. The questions require students to identify compound types and apply the corresponding naming conventions, demonstrating mastery of basic chemical nomenclature rules that form the foundation for more advanced chemistry studies. Created by Rosario Agpaoa, a chemistry teacher in the US who teaches grade 8. This quiz serves as an excellent tool for reinforcing chemical nomenclature skills through targeted practice with both naming compounds from formulas and writing formulas from names. Teachers can utilize this assessment as a formative evaluation to gauge student understanding of ionic versus molecular compound naming conventions, as a homework assignment to reinforce classroom instruction, or as a warm-up activity to review nomenclature rules before advancing to more complex topics. The quiz effectively supports classroom instruction by providing immediate feedback on student comprehension of essential chemistry vocabulary and naming systems. This assessment aligns with standards MS-PS1-1 and 8.5A, which require students to develop models of atoms and understand how the periodic table represents patterns of chemical properties that can be used to predict chemical behavior and compound formation.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Name the ionic compound, LiCl
lithium chlorine
lithium chloride
lithium chlorate
lithium monochloride
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Name the ionic compound, FeBr3
Iron (II) bromide
Iron (III) bromide
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Name the molecular compound CO
carbon monoxide
monocarbon monoxide
carbide
oxygen carbide
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Name the ionic compound, CaCO3
calcium carbide
calcium carbon trioxide
calcium carbon oxide
calcium carbonate
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
H2SO4 - name?
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the correct formula of phosphorus trichloride?
P2Cl3
P3Cl3
PCl3
PCl5
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Name this compound.
MgF2
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