Naming and Identifying Ionic Compounds

This video tutorial explains how to determine the chemical name of a compound from its chemical formula. It provides step-by-step examples, including potassium chloride, calcium hydroxide, calcium carbonate, aluminum sulfate, potassium nitrate, and sodium hydrogen carbonate. The tutorial emphasizes identifying ions in the formula and combining their names to form the compound's name.

What is the name of the compound with the formula KCl?

• Magnesium Chloride

• Potassium Chloride

• Sodium Chloride

• Calcium Chloride

Which ions are present in the compound Ca(OH)2?

• Potassium and Hydroxide

• Magnesium and Hydroxide

• Sodium and Hydroxide

• Calcium and Hydroxide

Which compound contains a hydroxide ion?

• KNO3

• NaHCO3

• KCl

• Ca(OH)2

What is the correct name for the compound CaCO3?

• Calcium Hydroxide

• Calcium Carbonate

• Calcium Sulfate

• Calcium Nitrate

What is the name of the compound Al2(SO4)3?

• Aluminum Phosphate

• Aluminum Nitrate

• Aluminum Sulfide

• Aluminum Sulfate

What is the charge on the sulfate ion in Al2(SO4)3?

• 1-

• 2-

• 2+

• 3-

Which ions are present in the compound KNO3?

• Magnesium and Nitrate

• Calcium and Nitrate

• Sodium and Nitrate

• Potassium and Nitrate

What is the name of the compound NaHCO3?

• Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate

• Sodium Carbonate

• Sodium Bicarbonate

• Sodium Hydroxide

Which of the following is a polyatomic ion?

• Nitrate

• Chloride

• Sodium

• Potassium

What is the correct name for the ion NO3-?

• Nitrogen

• Nitride

• Nitrite

• Nitrate