Ionic and Covalent Compound Naming Worksheet

Ionic and Covalent Compound Naming

Read each question carefully and provide the correct name or formula for the given compound.

1. Briefly explain the primary difference between an ionic bond and a covalent bond in terms of electron behavior.

2. Classify the following compounds as either ionic or covalent:

3. Below is an illustration of an ionic bond formation. Identify the elements involved and describe the electron transfer process.

Fill in the blanks with the correct name or chemical formula for the ionic compounds.

1. Potassium iodide:  

2. MgS:  

3. Aluminum oxide:  

4. Fe2O3:  

5. Calcium chloride:  

Fill in the blanks with the correct name or chemical formula for the covalent compounds.

1. Carbon monoxide:  

2. PCl3:  

3. Dinitrogen tetroxide:  

4. SO2:  

5. Sulfur hexafluoride:  

Match the chemical formula with its correct name.

1. Which of the following is the correct name for the compound CuO?

2. What is the chemical formula for disulfur decafluoride?

Indicate whether the following statements are true or false.

1. Roman numerals are used when naming all ionic compounds.

2. Prefixes are used when naming covalent compounds to indicate the number of atoms of each element.