Ionic vs Covalent Naming & Formula Writing

What is the naming convention for ionic compounds?

• Ionic compounds are named by stating the anion first followed by the cation.

• Ionic compounds are named by using the cation's name only.

• Ionic compounds are named by stating the cation first followed by the anion, with the anion's name modified to end in '-ide' for simple ions.

• Ionic compounds are named by combining the names of the cation and anion without any modifications.

What is the name of the compound LiBr?

• lithium bromide

• sodium bromide

• potassium bromide

• calcium bromide

What is the formula for carbon tetrachloride?

• CCl4

• CCl3

• C2Cl2

• CCl2

Define covalent compound.

• A covalent compound is formed when atoms share electrons to achieve stability.

• A covalent compound is formed when atoms transfer electrons to form ions.

• A covalent compound is a mixture of metals and non-metals.

• A covalent compound is formed when atoms are held together by magnetic forces.

Define ionic compound.

• An ionic compound is formed when atoms transfer electrons, resulting in positively and negatively charged ions that attract each other.

• An ionic compound is a type of molecule that shares electrons equally between atoms.

• An ionic compound consists of two or more nonmetals bonded together by covalent bonds.

• An ionic compound is formed when atoms lose or gain protons, resulting in charged particles.

Which of the following is not an ionic compound: Rb2Se, gold(I) chloride, N2O5, barium phosphide?

• Rb2Se

• gold(I) chloride

• N2O5

• barium phosphide

What is the chemical formula for disulfur trioxide?

• S2O3

• SO2

• S3O2

• S2O4

What is the formula for aluminum oxide?

• AlO3

• Al2O3

• Al3O2

• Al2O4

What is the chemical formula for phosphorous trichloride?

• PCl3

• PH3

• PCl5

• PCl2

What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

• Ionic bonds involve the sharing of electrons, while covalent bonds involve the transfer of electrons.

• Ionic bonds are formed between two nonmetals, while covalent bonds are formed between a metal and a nonmetal.

• Ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons, while covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons.

• Ionic bonds are weaker than covalent bonds and are formed in gases only.