Naming Compounds and Writing Formulas

Ca⁺², O^-2

• CaO

• OCa

• Ca_-2O₊₂

• Ca₂O₂

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

The name of FeCl₂ is

• iron chloride

• iron (II) chloride

• iron (I) chloride

• iron dichloride

K⁺, O^-2

• KO

• K₂O

• K_-2O₂

• O₂K

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

When naming a compound, which of these is written first?

(a)  

• Cation

• Metal

• Nonmetal

• Anion

When naming compounds the name of the ​ (a)   is first, followed by the ​ (b)   .

• cation

• anion

When naming a compound, which of these is written first?

• Cation

• Metal

• Nonmetal

• Anion

Ca⁺²P^-3

• PCa

• P₂Ca₃

• CaP

• Ca₃P₂

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

What is the correct name for MgI₂?

• Manganese IV iodide

• Manganese diiodide

• Magnesium iodide

• Magnesium diiodide

What is the correct formula for phosphorous trichloride?

• P₃Cl

• PCl₃

• KCl₃

• K₃Cl

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

What is the compound formula for the ions Zn⁺² and S^-2 ?

• ZnS

• Zn₂S₂

• zinc sulfide

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1