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 compounds. Pay close attention to whether the compound is ionic or covalent.

Provide the correct name for each ionic compound.

1. NaCl:  

2. Mg(NO₃)₂:  

3. Fe₂O₃:  

4. CuCl₂:  

5. (NH₄)₃PO₄:  

Write the chemical formula for each ionic compound.

1. Potassium iodide:  

2. Calcium hydroxide:  

3. Lead(IV) oxide:  

4. Copper(I) sulfate:  

5. Aluminum carbonate:  

Provide the correct name for each covalent compound.

1. CO₂:  

2. N₂O₄:  

3. PCl₃:  

4. SF₆:  

5. H₂O:  

Write the chemical formula for each covalent compound.

1. Dihydrogen monoxide:  

2. Sulfur dioxide:  

3. Carbon tetrachloride:  

4. Phosphorus pentachloride:  

5. Nitrogen trifluoride:  

Choose the correct type of compound for each formula.

1. Identify the type of compound: CaCl₂

2. Identify the type of compound: N₂O

Explain the key differences in the naming conventions for ionic and covalent compounds. Provide an example for each.