Ionic Compounds and Naming Conventions Quiz

What is the correct name for the compound NaCl?

• Sodium chloride

• Sodium chlorite

• Sodium perchlorate

• Sodium chlorate

Which rule is not necessary for group 1 and 2 metals?

• Naming the cation first

• Using prefixes for the number of atoms

• Naming the anion with 'ide' ending

• Stating the oxidation state with a Roman numeral

What is the oxidation state of silver in ionic compounds?

• +2

• +4

• +1

• +3

How do you distinguish between CuCl and CuCl2?

• By stating the oxidation state with Roman numerals

• By using different suffixes

• By changing the cation name

• By using prefixes

What is the Roman numeral for copper in CuCl2?

• IV

• III

• II

• I

What is the charge of the sulfate ion?

• -2

• -3

• -1

• -4

Which of the following is a polyatomic cation?

• Sulfate

• Nitrate

• Ammonium

• Chloride

What is the name of the compound NH4Br?

• Ammonium bromide

• Ammonium perchlorate

• Ammonium bromate

• Ammonium bromite

Why is ammonium bromide considered an ionic compound?

• It contains a metal and a nonmetal

• It is a metallic compound

• It contains a polyatomic ion

• It is a covalent compound

Which of the following is a trick question for identifying ionic compounds?

• Sodium chloride

• Ammonium bromide

• Calcium carbonate

• Potassium iodide