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Naming Ionic Compounds quiz Flashcards

Naming Ionic Compounds quiz
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  • What is the chemical name for baking soda?

    The chemical name for baking soda is sodium bicarbonate.
  • What is the chemical name for table salt?

    The chemical name for table salt is sodium chloride.
  • Which of the following are accurate descriptions of ionic compounds? A) Consist of a metal and a nonmetal B) Consist of a cation and an anion C) Always contain a polyatomic ion D) Consist of two nonmetals

    B) Consist of a cation and an anion.
  • What is the charge of the ammonium ion?

    The ammonium ion has a positive charge.
  • How is the charge of a transition metal indicated in the name of an ionic compound?

    The charge of a transition metal is indicated by a Roman numeral in the name of an ionic compound.
  • What suffix is used for the anion in a binary ionic compound?

    The suffix 'ide' is used for the anion in a binary ionic compound.
  • What is the base name for the nonmetal oxygen when naming ionic compounds?

    The base name for the nonmetal oxygen is 'ox'.
  • What is the base name for the nonmetal chlorine when naming ionic compounds?

    The base name for the nonmetal chlorine is 'chlor'.
  • What is the rule for naming a polyatomic ion in an ionic compound?

    A polyatomic ion in an ionic compound keeps its given name.
  • What is the charge of the nitrate ion?

    The nitrate ion has a negative charge.