Ionic Covalent Nomenclature

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

Name the following ionic compound: NaF

• nitrogen fluorine

• sodium fluoride

• nitrogen fluoride

• sodium fluorine

What is the name of the compound LiH?

• lithium hydrogen oxide

• lithium hydride

• lithium hydrogen

• lithium monohydride

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

• Sodium chloride.

• Sodium chlorate.

• Sodium chlorite.

• Sodium perchlorate.

Answer explanation

The compound NaCl consists of sodium (Na) and chlorine (Cl) ions. The correct name for NaCl is sodium chloride, as it is formed from the combination of these two elements. The other options refer to different compounds.

• Ionic

• Covalent

• Metallic

• Acidic

• Potassium oxide.

• Potassium dioxide.

• Dipotassium oxide.

• Potassium monoxide.

Answer explanation

The compound K2O consists of two potassium (K) ions and one oxide (O) ion. The correct name is potassium oxide, as it reflects the ratio of the ions without unnecessary prefixes. Other options are incorrect.

• +1

• -1

• +2

• -2

Which of the following is an ionic compound:

• CH₄

• I₂

• LiBr₂

• CO

What is the formula for Potassium Fluoride? 

• KF

• K₂F

• KF₂

• none of the above

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1