Mastering the Naming of Ionic Compounds

The video tutorial covers the process of naming ionic compounds. It begins with an introduction to the task of converting compound names to molecular formulas and vice versa. The tutorial then provides detailed examples, including aluminum oxide, potassium sulfate, and iron 3 sulfide, explaining how to determine the correct molecular formulas. It also covers the reverse process, naming compounds from given molecular formulas such as Mg3N2, Mn3(PO4)2, and FeCl2. The tutorial emphasizes understanding ion charges and balancing them to form neutral compounds.

What is the common charge of an aluminum ion?

• Al 4+

• Al 3+

• Al 2+

• Al 1+

What is the molecular formula for aluminum oxide?

• Al3O2

• AlO2

• Al2O3

• AlO

What is the charge of a potassium ion?

• K 1+

• K 2+

• K 4+

• K 3+

What is the molecular formula for potassium sulfate?

• K2SO4

• K3SO4

• K2SO3

• KSO4

What is the charge of an iron(III) ion?

• Fe 4+

• Fe 3+

• Fe 2+

• Fe 1+

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-1

NGSS.HS-PS1-2

What is the molecular formula for iron(III) sulfide?

• FeS2

• Fe3S2

• Fe2S3

• FeS

What is the name of the compound with the formula Mg3N2?

• Magnesium nitrogen

• Magnesium nitrate

• Magnesium nitride

• Magnesium nitrite

What is the name of the compound with the formula Mn3(PO4)2?

• Manganese peroxide

• Manganese phosphite

• Manganese phosphide

• Manganese phosphate

What is the charge of the chloride ion in FeCl2?

• Cl 2-

• Cl 1-

• Cl 2+

• Cl 1+

What is the name of the compound FeCl2?

• Iron(III) chloride

• Iron(II) chloride

• Iron chloride

• Ferrous chloride