Naming Ionic Compounds Quiz

What is the first step in naming a binary ionic compound?

• Count the number of atoms

• Identify the charge of the non-metal

• Name the metal first

• Replace the suffix of the metal with 'ide'

How do you name the compound NaF?

• Sodium Fluoride

• Sodium Fluorite

• Sodium Floride

• Sodium Fluorine

What suffix is used for the non-metal in binary ionic compounds?

• ide

• ite

• ine

• ate

What is the name of the compound MgO?

• Magnesium Oxygen

• Magnesium Oxite

• Magnesium Oxate

• Magnesium Oxide

What is a polyatomic ion?

• An ion with no charge

• An ion with multiple atoms

• An ion with multiple charges

• An ion with a single atom

What is the correct name for NaOH?

• Sodium Hydrate

• Sodium Hydride

• Sodium Hydroxide

• Sodium Hydroxate

Why is it important to specify the charge for elements in the D block?

• They are non-metals

• They have no charge

• They have variable charges

• They have a fixed charge

Which of the following elements requires a specified charge when naming its compounds?

• Sodium

• Gold

• Oxygen

• Chlorine

What is the charge on gold in the compound AuO2?

• 4+

• 2+

• 3+

• 5+

What is the correct name for the compound AuO2?

• Gold(II) Oxide

• Gold Oxide

• Gold(III) Oxide

• Gold(IV) Oxide