Ionic and Covalent Nomenclature

What is the correct formula for the compound sulfur hexafluoride?

• SF4

• SF6

• S2F6

• SF5

What is the name of the compound with the formula CaCl2?

• calcium chloride

• calcium sulfate

• calcium carbonate

• calcium phosphate

What is the naming convention for binary ionic compounds?

• Name the anion first followed by the cation, changing the cation's ending to '-ide.'

• Name the cation first followed by the anion, changing the anion's ending to '-ate.'

• Name the cation first followed by the anion, changing the anion's ending to '-ide.'

• Name the cation and anion without changing their endings.

What is the name of the compound with the formula NI3?

• nitrogen triiodide

• nitrogen iodide

• iodine trinitride

• iodine nitrogen

What is the naming convention for binary covalent compounds?

• Use prefixes to denote the number of atoms and change the ending of the second element to '-ide.'

• Use Roman numerals to indicate the charge of the first element.

• Name the first element followed by the second element without any modifications.

• Add the suffix '-ate' to the second element regardless of its type.

What is the chemical formula for phosphorous trichloride?

• PCl3

• PCl5

• Cl3P

• P2Cl3

What is the correct formula for dinitrogen pentoxide?

• N2O4

• N2O5

• N2O6

• N2O3

What is the significance of the Roman numeral in ionic compound names?

• It indicates the oxidation state of the metal cation.

• It represents the number of atoms in the compound.

• It shows the type of bond present in the compound.

• It denotes the molecular weight of the compound.

What is the prefix for 'three' in covalent nomenclature?

• bi-

• tri-

• quad-

• mono-

What is the prefix for 'four' in covalent nomenclature?

• tri-

• penta-

• tetra-

• hexa-