Naming Ionic Compounds: Test Your Knowledge

What is the first step in naming an ionic compound?

• Write the name of the cation

• Add the suffix 'ide'

• Determine the oxidation state

• Write the name of the anion

What suffix is added to the root of the element name for anions?

• ate

• ous

• ite

• ide

What is the name of the ionic compound NaCl?

• Sodium hypochlorite

• Sodium chloride

• Sodium chlorate

• Sodium chlorite

What is the name of the ionic compound Mg3P2?

• Magnesium peroxide

• Magnesium phosphide

• Magnesium phosphate

• Magnesium phosphite

How do you indicate the oxidation state of a transition metal in an ionic compound?

• By adding the prefix 'per'

• By using Roman numerals in parentheses

• By adding the suffix 'ide'

• By using the common name

What is the common name for CuI2 with a higher oxidation state?

• Cuprous iodide

• Cupric iodide

• Copper II iodide

• Copper iodide

What suffix is used for the most common oxyanion of an element?

• ate

• ite

• ide

• ous

What is the name of the oxyanion NO3?

• Nitrite

• Nitrate

• Nitride

• Nitrogen oxide

What is the name of the ionic compound LiNO2?

• Lithium nitride

• Lithium nitrogen oxide

• Lithium nitrite

• Lithium nitrate

What is the name of the ionic compound K2SO4?

• Potassium sulfide

• Potassium sulfate

• Potassium sulfite

• Potassium sulfur oxide