Chemistry Nomenclature

What is the formula for magnesium chloride?

• MgCl
• Mg₂Cl
• MgCl₂
• Mg(ClO₃)₂

What is the formula for magnesium phosphide?

• Mg₃P₂
• Mg₂P₃
• Mg₂(PO₃)
• Mg₃(PO₃)₂

The chemical formula for an ionic compound of potassium and oxygen is

• KO.
• K₂O.
• K₂O₂.
• KO₂.

Which of these combinations is an ionic compound made of?

• Metal and Metal
• Nonmetal and Nonmetal
• Metal and Nonmetal
• Cation and Cation

Name this compound: 
KF

• Potassium fluoride
• Potassium fluorite
• Fluorine potasside 
• Potassium fluorate

Group 15 elements form what type of oxidation state?

• -1
• -3
• +3
• 5

Name the following ionic compound: NaF

• nitrogen fluorine
• sodium fluoride
• nitrogen fluoride
• sodium fluorine

What is the correct name for Al₂O₃?

• Aluminum (III) Oxide

• Aluminum Oxide

• DiAluminum Trioxide

• None of the above

What is the name of FeCl₃?

HINT: Think of what type of metal Fe is.

• Iron Chloride

• Iron (I) Chloride

• Iron (II) Chloride

• Iron (III) Chloride

What is the name of MgCl₂?

• Magnesium Dichloride

• Magnesium (II) Chloride

• Magnesium Chloride

• none of the above