Naming Ionic Compounds Worksheet

A Grade 11 science worksheet covering the naming conventions for ionic compounds, including binary and polyatomic ions.

Grade 11 Science ChemistryNaming Ionic Compounds

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Naming Ionic Compounds

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Carefully read each question and provide the correct name or formula for the ionic compounds. Remember to consider the charges of ions and the use of Roman numerals where necessary.

1. Ionic compounds are formed between a and a nonmetal.

2. When naming binary ionic compounds, the anion always ends with the suffix .

3. Roman numerals are used in the names of ionic compounds when the metal can form more than one .

4. The polyatomic ion with the formula SO₄²⁻ is called .

Provide the correct name for each of the following ionic compounds:

5. NaCl

6. K₂S

7. Fe(NO₃)₂

8. CuCl₂

9. Ca₃(PO₄)₂

Write the correct chemical formula for each of the following ionic compounds:

10. Magnesium oxide

11. Lithium nitride

12. Aluminum sulfate

13. Lead(IV) oxide

14. Ammonium chloride

15. What is the correct name for the ionic compound KBr?

Potassium bromine

Potassium bromide

Potassium bromate

Potassium bromite

16. The compound CoCl₂ is named Cobalt(II) chloride.

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