Introduction to Naming Compounds
A Grade 6 science worksheet introducing students to the basic principles of naming simple chemical compounds.
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Introduction to Naming Compounds
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will test your knowledge of naming simple chemical compounds.
1. A chemical is formed when two or more different elements are chemically bonded together.
2. When naming simple ionic compounds, the metal element is named .
3. The non-metal element in an ionic compound usually ends with the suffix .
4. The compound NaCl is commonly known as table .
5. What is the chemical name for H₂O?
Hydrogen Oxide
Water
Dihydrogen Monoxide
Both b and c
6. Which of the following is the correct name for the compound KF?
Potassium Fluoride
Potassium Fluorine
Fluorine Potassium
Potassium Fluorite
Match each chemical formula on the left with its correct name on the right.
7. CO₂
a. Sodium Chloride
8. NaCl
b. Carbon Dioxide
9. O₂
c. Oxygen Gas
10. All compounds are made up of only two elements.
True
False
11. The chemical formula for water is H₂O.
True
False
12. Explain in your own words what a chemical compound is.
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