Chemical Nomenclature Worksheet

What is the correct name for NaCl?

• Sodium chlorine

• Sodium chloride

• Monosodium chloride

• Sodium chlorate

Which prefix indicates three atoms in a molecular compound?

• Di-

• Tri-

• Tetra-

• Penta-

What is the correct formula for carbon dioxide?

• CO

• CO₂

• C₂O

• CO₃

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

What is the correct name for Fe₂O₃?

• Iron oxide

• Iron(II) oxide

• Iron(III) oxide

• Diiron trioxide

Which suffix is used for binary acids in aqueous solution?

• -ic acid

• -ous acid

• -hydric acid

• -ide

What is the correct name for CuSO₄?

• Copper sulfate

• Copper(I) sulfate

What is the name of the polyatomic ion NO₃⁻?

• Nitrate

• Nitrite

• Nitrogen trioxide

• Nitride

What is the correct name for N₂O₄?

• Nitrogen oxide

• Nitrogen tetroxide

• Dinitrogen tetroxide

• Binitrogen quadoxide

Which Roman numeral is used for copper in CuCl?

• I

• II

• III

• IV

What is the correct formula for calcium phosphate?

• CaPO₄

• Ca₃(PO₄)₄

• Ca₃(PO₄)₂

• Ca(PO₄)₂