Naming Binary Ionic Compounds
Grade 12 Chemistry worksheet on naming binary ionic compounds, covering nomenclature rules and practice.
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Naming Binary Ionic Compounds
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Carefully read each question and provide the correct name or formula for the binary ionic compounds. Pay close attention to the rules for naming compounds with transition metals.
Review the illustration below which depicts the formation of an ionic bond, a fundamental concept in understanding binary ionic compounds.
Give the systematic name for each of the following binary ionic compounds:
1. KCl:
2. MgS:
3. Fe₂O₃:
4. CuCl₂:
5. AlN:
Write the correct chemical formula for each of the following binary ionic compounds:
1. Sodium iodide:
2. Calcium bromide:
3. Lead(IV) oxide:
4. Chromium(III) sulfide:
5. Zinc phosphide:
1. What is the correct name for the compound CuO?
Copper oxide
Copper(I) oxide
Copper(II) oxide
Dicopper monoxide
2. Which of the following is the correct formula for Aluminum sulfide?
AlS
Al₂S
AlS₂
Al₂S₃
Indicate whether the following statements are True or False:
1. In naming binary ionic compounds, the anion always takes on an '-ide' suffix.
True
False
2. Transition metals usually have only one possible charge, making their naming straightforward.
True
False
1. Explain why Roman numerals are used when naming some binary ionic compounds but not others. Provide an example.