WorksheetsNaming Chemical Compounds Quiz
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 10mins
What type of compound is formed between a metal and a nonmetal?
Molecular
Ionic
Covalent
Binary
What prefix is used for naming a compound with more than one atom?
Mono-
Di-
Poly-
Tri-
What is the suffix used for naming an anion in a monatomic ion?
-ate
-ide
-ite
-ous
Which of the following is an example of a binary acid?
HCl
H2SO4
H3PO4
HNO3
What is the base name of the second element in a molecular compound?
Elemental name
Monatomic name
Base name + -ide
Polyatomic name
What is the charge of a cation in a transition metal compound?
Always +1
Always +2
Varies
Always +3
Which prefix is used for naming a compound with two atoms?
Mono-
Di-
Tri-
Tetra-
What is the suffix used for naming an acid with a polyatomic ion containing oxygen?
-ic
-ous
-ate
-ide
What is the name of the compound with the formula KOH?
Potassium hydroxide
Potassium oxide
Potassium chloride
Potassium sulfide
What is the base name of a nonmetal in a binary compound?
Elemental name
Monatomic name
Base name + -ide
Polyatomic name
Which of the following is an example of a molecular compound?
NaCl
CO2
MgO
Al2O3
What is the prefix for naming a compound with three atoms?
Mono-
Di-
Tri-
Tetra-
What is the name of the compound with the formula H2SO4?
Sulfuric acid
Sulfurous acid
Hydrochloric acid
Nitric acid
What is the name of the compound with the formula HNO3?
Nitric acid
Nitrous acid
Hydrochloric acid
Sulfuric acid
What is the prefix for naming a compound with four atoms?
Mono-
Di-
Tri-
Tetra-
What is the name of the compound with the formula HClO3?
Chloric acid
Chlorous acid
Hydrochloric acid
Perchloric acid
What is the name of the compound with the formula H2S?
Hydrosulfuric acid
Sulfuric acid
Sulfurous acid
Hydrochloric acid
What is the name of the compound with the formula H3PO4?
Phosphoric acid
Phosphorous acid
Hydrochloric acid
Sulfuric acid
What is the name of the compound with the formula H2CO3?
Carbonic acid
Carbonous acid
Hydrochloric acid
Sulfuric acid
