Binary Ionic Naming

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

• KO.

• K₂O.

• K₂O₂.

• KO₂.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Which of the following combinations would need roman numerals in the name?

• potassium + fluorine

• beryllium + oxygen

• boron + iodine

• silver + oxygen

When naming an ionic binary compound, the ending of the non-metal is changed to ______.

What is the name for Li₂O?

What would a chemist name the compound BaO?

• Barium oxide

• Barium oxygenide

• Oxygen baride

• Oxygen bariumide

• Copper(I) chloride

• Copper(II) chloride

• Copper chloride

• Copper dichloride

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

• Iron(II) oxide

• Iron(III) oxide

• Iron(II) hydroxide

• Iron(III) hydroxide

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

• Because copper has a +1 charge in this compound.

• Because oxygen has a -1 charge in this compound.

• Because copper has a +2 charge in this compound.

• Because oxygen has a -2 charge in this compound.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

• Because iron has a +1 charge in this compound.

• Because iron has a +3 charge in this compound.

• Because chlorine has a -1 charge in this compound.

• Because chlorine has a -3 charge in this compound.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

When you name an ionic binary compound, you can ignore the subscripts since they are not used in the naming process.

• True

• False