Naming Compounds - Part 2

The video tutorial explains how to write chemical formulas from names, focusing on both covalent and ionic compounds. It starts with simple covalent formulas like H2O and progresses to more complex ionic formulas, emphasizing the importance of balancing charges. The tutorial concludes with a discussion on the stability of atoms and the role of noble gases.

What is the chemical formula for dihydrogen monoxide?

• H2O

• H2O2

• HO2

• H2

How many sulfur atoms are in dinitrogen trisulfide?

• 3

• 4

• 2

• 1

What is the chemical formula for sulfur hexafluoride?

• SF4

• SF6

• S2F6

• S6F

In ionic compounds, which side is the cation written on?

• Bottom

• Right

• Left

• Top

What is the formula for iron chloride if iron has a 3+ charge?

• Fe3Cl

• FeCl3

• FeCl

• FeCl2

How many chromate ions are needed to balance manganese IV chromate?

• 2

• 1

• 3

• 4

What is the charge of thiocyanate in zinc thiocyanate?

• 1-

• 1+

• 2+

• 2-