Naming Ionic Compounds: Key Concepts and Techniques

When naming binary ionic compounds, what suffix is used for the anion?

• -ide

• -ite

• -ous

• -ate

Which of the following metals forms only one type of cation?

• Iron

• Copper

• Lead

• Zinc

What is the charge of Group 1A metals?

• +1

• +2

• +3

• +4

What is the name of the compound NaBr?

• Sodium Bromine

• Sodium Bromite

• Sodium Bromate

• Sodium Bromide

Why don't Group 1A metals need a Roman numeral in their names?

• They form multiple types of cations

• They form only one type of cation

• They are non-metals

• They are polyatomic ions

What is the name of the compound K2O?

• Potassium Hydroxide

• Potassium Peroxide

• Potassium Dioxide

• Potassium Oxide

What is the formula for the sulfate ion?

• SO3 2-

• SO3 3-

• SO4 2-

• SO4 3-

What is the name of the compound CaF2?

• Calcium Fluorine

• Calcium Fluoride

• Calcium Fluorite

• Calcium Fluorate

What is the charge of the phosphate ion?

• 3-

• 2-

• 2+

• 3+

What is the name of the compound FePO4?

• Iron(III) Phosphate

• Iron(IV) Phosphate

• Iron(II) Phosphate

• Iron Phosphate