Naming Ionic Compounds: A Comprehensive Guide

What are ionic compounds made up of?

• Two nonmetals

• Two metals

• A metal and a metalloid

• A metal and a nonmetal

In naming ionic compounds, which ion is named first?

• The anion

• The metal ion

• The polyatomic ion

• The nonmetal ion

What is the correct name for the compound formed by calcium and chlorine?

• Calcium chloride

• Calcium chlorate

• Calcium chlorate

• Calcium chlorite

Why can't we simply name FeO as iron oxide?

• Because oxygen can have multiple oxidation states

• Because it is a polyatomic ion

• Because iron can have multiple oxidation states

• Because it is a complex compound

What is the correct name for FeO?

• Iron(II) oxide

• Iron(IV) oxide

• Iron oxide

• Iron(III) oxide

What indicates the presence of a polyatomic ion in a compound?

• The compound has more than two elements

• The compound has a metal and a nonmetal

• The compound has a transition metal

• The compound has a single element

What is the name of the compound Na2SO4?

• Sodium sulfite

• Sodium sulfate

• Sodium sulfide

• Sodium sulfide

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

What is the charge of the sulfate ion (SO4)?

• 3-

• 1-

• 2-

• 4-

Which polyatomic ion is commonly found as a cation?

• Carbonate ion

• Ammonium ion

• Nitrate ion

• Sulfate ion

What is the correct name for NH4Cl?

• Ammonium chlorate

• Ammonium chlorite

• Ammonium chlorate

• Ammonium chloride