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Quiz on Ionic Bonding and Nomenclature with Polyatomic Ions

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a polyatomic ion?

a)

A molecule with no charge

b)

An atom that has gained or lost electrons

c)

A single atom with a positive charge

d)

Multiple atoms grouped together that have gained or lost electrons

2.

Which of the following is the correct formula for sulfate?

a)

SO4

b)

SO42−

c)

SO32−

d)

SO3

3.

What is the charge of the nitrate ion?

a)

−3

b)

+1

c)

−1

d)

−2

4.

Which of the following compounds contains a polyatomic ion?

a)

O2

b)

NaCl

c)

H2O

d)

NH4Cl

5.

What is the correct name for the compound with the formula KMnO4?

a)

Potassium nitrate

b)

Potassium sulfate

c)

Potassium manganate

d)

Potassium permanganate

6.

How many sulfate ions are in the formula Al2(SO4)3?

a)

3

b)

4

c)

2

d)

1

7.

What is the charge of the ammonium ion?

a)

−2

b)

+1

c)

+2

d)

−1

8.

Which of the following is the correct formula for phosphate?

a)

PO4

b)

PO32−

c)

PO33−

d)

PO43−

9.

What is the correct name for the compound with the formula ZnSO4?

a)

Zinc sulfite

b)

Zinc nitrate

c)

Zinc sulfate

d)

Zinc phosphate

10.

In the compound Co3(PO3)2, what is the charge of the cobalt ion?

a)

+3

b)

+4

c)

+1

d)

+2

11.
What formula results when Fe+3 and CO3-2 ions bond?
a)
FeCO3
b)
Fe2CO3
c)
Fe2(CO3)3
d)
Fe3(CO3)2
12.

What is the formula sodium cyanide?

Hint: Use your polyatomic chart

a)

NaCN

b)

Na2CN

c)

Na3CN

d)

none of the above

13.

What is the correct name for the compound with the formula Na2CO3?

a)

Sodium chloride

b)

Sodium sulfate

c)

Sodium bicarbonate

d)

Sodium carbonate

14.

Which of the following is the correct formula for the acetate ion?

a)

CH3COO

b)

CH3COOH

c)

CH3COO2

d)

CH3CO

15.

What is the charge of the sulfate ion in the compound CuSO4?

a)

+2

b)

+1

c)

−2

d)

−1