Naming Binary Ionic Compounds Explained

What does the term 'binary' refer to in binary ionic compounds?

• Four parts

• Two parts

• Three parts

• One part

When naming a binary ionic compound, what is the first step?

• Write the name of the anion

• Determine the oxidation number

• Change the ending to -ide

• Write the name of the cation

What is the correct name for the compound CaBr2?

• Calcium bromide

• Calcium bromine

• Calcium bromite

• Calcium bromate

How do you name the anion in a binary ionic compound if it is monatomic?

• Change the ending to -ide

• Change the ending to -ite

• Change the ending to -ium

• Change the ending to -ate

What is the correct name for the compound AlCl3?

• Aluminum chlorate

• Aluminum chlorite

• Aluminum chlorium

• Aluminum chloride

How do you indicate the oxidation number of a cation with multiple oxidation states?

• Using subscript numbers

• Using Arabic numerals

• Using Roman numerals

• Using Greek letters

What is the correct name for the compound FeBr3?

• Iron(II) bromide

• Iron(III) bromide

• Iron bromide

• Iron tribromide

What is a polyatomic ion?

• An ion with two atoms

• An ion with one atom

• An ion with many atoms

• An ion with no atoms

What is the correct name for the compound NaCN?

• Sodium carbon nitride

• Sodium nitrate

• Sodium cyanide

• Sodium nitrite

What is the correct name for the compound Sn(NO3)2?

• Tin(IV) nitrate

• Tin(II) nitrate

• Tin dinitrate

• Tin nitrate