Naming compounds

What does an ionic compound consist of?

• One metal and one nonmetal

• Two metals

• One metal and one polyatomic atom

• Two nonmetals

What is the charge of aluminum in aluminum oxide?

• 4+

• 1+

• 3+

• 2+

How do you balance the charges in ionic compounds?

• By removing protons

• By adding electrons

• By changing the charges

• By multiplying to equalize the charges

What does the Roman numeral in the name of an ionic compound with a transition metal represent?

• The total number of electrons

• The number of atoms

• The charge of the transition metal

• The charge of the nonmetal

What is the correct name for Fe2O3?

• Iron (II) Oxide

• Iron Oxide

• Iron (III) Oxide

• Iron (IV) Oxide

What is a polyatomic atom?

• An atom with multiple protons

• A molecule consisting of two or more elements

• An atom with multiple neutrons

• A single atom that can bond with itself

What is the prefix for 6 in covalent compounds?

• Tetra

• Tri

• Penta

• Hexa

What is the correct name for Cu3(PO4)2?

• Copper (I) Phosphate

• Copper (II) Phosphate

• Copper (III) Phosphate

• Copper Phosphate

What do you not do when naming covalent compounds?

• End the second element with 'ide'

• Balance charges

• Use prefixes

• Include the name of the nonmetal

What is the correct name for N3O6?

• Trinitrogen Hexoxide

• Nitrogen Oxide

• Trinitrogen Dioxide

• Nitrogen Hexafluoride