Names and Formulas for Ionic Compounds

What is the correct name for Pb(NO₃)₄?

• lead nitrate

• lead (IV) nitride

• lead nitrate (IV)

• lead (IV) nitrate

An atom represented by Χ forms a compound with the formula ΧCO₃. The atom could be:

• Mg

• Cl

• Al

• Na

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

What is the formula for zinc nitrate?

• ZnNO₃

• Zn(NO)₂

• ZnN

• Zn(NO₃)₂

Name the following ionic compound: BeCl₂

(a)  

• beryllium chloride

• beryllium chlorine

• beryllium(II) chloride

• beryllium dichloride

Name the ionic compound, CaCO₃

• calcium carbide

• calcium carbon trioxide

• calcium carbon oxide

• calcium carbonate

Name the ionic compound, LiCl

• lithium chlorine

• lithium chloride

• lithium chlorate

• lithium monochloride

What is the name of Al(NO₃)₃?

• Aluminum (III) nitrate

• Aluminum Nitrite

• Aluminum(II) Nitrate

• Aluminum Nitrate

Ionic compounds are written with

• cation (+ ion) first then anion (- ion)

• anion (- ion) first then cation (+ ion)

• either way is fine

• polyatomic ions first

Name the ionic compound, FeBr₃

• Iron (II) bromide

• Iron (III) bromide

What is the formula for the compound that forms when sodium bonds with carbonate?

• NaCO₃

• Na₃(CO₃)₂

• Na₂(CO)₃

• Na₂CO₃

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1