Naming and Writing Chemical Formulas

K⁺, O^-2

• KO

• K₂O

• K_-2O₂

• O₂K

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When adding a subscript to a polyatomic ion, you should...

• multiply any subscripts on the polyatomic ion by the subscript you are adding

• put parentheses around the polyatomic ion before adding a subscript

• write the new subscript next to any subscripts on the polyatomic ion

• put the polyatomic ion in square brackets before adding the subscript

What is the correct name for P₃Cl₆?

• Potassium chloride

• Phosphorous chloride

• Triphosphorous hexachloride

• Tetraphosphorous heptachloride

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What is the correct name for MgI₂?

• Manganese IV iodide

• Manganese diiodide

• Magnesium iodide

• Magnesium diiodide

The correct name of Mg₃N₂ is

• manganese nitride

• magnesium nitride

• magnesium (III) nitride

• trimagnesium dinitride

What is the correct formula for hydrochloric acid?

• HClO

• ClO₃

• HCl

• HCO₃

What is the correct formula for phosphorous trichloride?

• P₃Cl

• PCl₃

• KCl₃

• K₃Cl

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What is the correct formula for aluminum phosphide?

• Al₃P₃

• AlP

• AlPO₄

• AlPO₃

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What is the correct formula for dichlorine monoxide?

• Co₃O

• ClO₂

• Cl₂O

• (Cl₂)₂O

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What is the correct formula for carbon dioxide?

• C₂O₂

• C₂0

• CO

• CO₂

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