Naming Ionic Compounds

What is the charge of a sodium ion (Na+)?

• +1

• -1

• 0

• +2

What is the name of the compound SrCl2?

• Strontium Chloride

• Sodium Chloride

• Silver Chloride

• Calcium Chloride

What is the name of the compound BaO?

• Barium Oxide

• Barium Hydroxide

• Barium Sulfate

• Barium Carbonate

What is the name of the compound ZnS?

• Zinc Sulfide

• Zinc Oxide

• Zinc Chloride

• Zinc Phosphate

What is an anion?

• A positively charged ion formed when an atom loses electrons.

• A negatively charged ion formed when an atom gains one or more electrons.

• A neutral ion that has neither positive nor negative charge.

• An ion that can only exist in a gaseous state.

What is an ionic compound?

• A chemical compound formed by covalent bonds between nonmetals.

• A chemical compound composed of ions held together by electrostatic forces termed ionic bonding.

• A mixture of metals and nonmetals without any bonding.

• A compound that only contains metals.

What is the significance of subscripts in chemical formulas?

• They indicate the type of chemical reaction.

• They represent the charge of the elements.

• They indicate the number of atoms of each element in a compound.

• They show the state of matter of the compound.

What is the difference between a molecular compound and an ionic compound?

• Molecular compounds are formed by ionic bonds between metals and nonmetals, while ionic compounds are formed by covalent bonds between nonmetals.

• Molecular compounds are formed by covalent bonds between nonmetals, while ionic compounds are formed by ionic bonds between metals and nonmetals.

• Molecular compounds are formed by metallic bonds, while ionic compounds are formed by covalent bonds between nonmetals.

• Molecular compounds are formed by van der Waals forces, while ionic compounds are formed by hydrogen bonds.

What is the name of the compound MgO?

• Magnesium Oxide

• Magnesium Hydroxide

• Magnesium Carbonate

• Magnesium Sulfate

How do you name ionic compounds?

• By stating the name of the anion first, followed by the cation.

• By using the chemical formula only.

• By stating the name of the cation first, followed by the name of the anion.

• By naming the compound based on its color.