Naming Binary Ionic Compounds Worksheet

This worksheet helps 6th-grade students practice naming binary ionic compounds, focusing on identifying the cation and anion and applying naming rules.

Grade 6 Science ChemistryNaming Binary Ionic Compounds

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Naming Binary Ionic Compounds

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Read each question carefully and follow the instructions to name the binary ionic compounds.

1. A binary ionic compound is made of two different .

2. The first element in a binary ionic compound is always a .

3. The second element in a binary ionic compound is always a .

4. When naming the anion, the ending of the element's name changes to .

5. Which of the following is the correct name for KCl?

Potassium Chlorine

Potassium Chloride

Chlorine Potassium

Chloride Potassium

6. What is the correct formula for sodium bromide?

NaBr2

Na2Br

NaBr

NaB

7. Name the following binary ionic compounds:

a. MgS

b. LiF

c. CaO

8. Write the chemical formula for the following binary ionic compounds:

a. Aluminum iodide

b. Barium oxide

c. Potassium nitride

9. In the compound sodium chloride, 'sodium' is the anion.

True

False

10. The 'ide' suffix is used for the cation in a binary ionic compound.

True

False