Naming Binary Ionic Compounds
Practice naming binary ionic compounds with this comprehensive worksheet for Grade 8 science students.
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Naming Binary Ionic Compounds
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Read each question carefully and provide the best answer. Remember the rules for naming binary ionic compounds.
1. In a binary ionic compound, the is always written first.
2. The name of the anion in a binary ionic compound always ends with the suffix .
3. A binary ionic compound is formed between a and a .
4. What is the correct name for the compound LiF?
Lithium Fluoride
Lithium Fluorine
Lithium Flu
Dilithium Fluoride
5. Which of the following is an example of a binary ionic compound?
H₂O
CO₂
NaCl
CH₄
6. Name the following binary ionic compounds:
a) KBr
b) MgO
c) AlCl₃
7. Write the chemical formula for the following binary ionic compounds:
a) Sodium Iodide
b) Calcium Bromide
c) Potassium Oxide
8. The cation is always a nonmetal in a binary ionic compound.
True
False
9. The compound FeCl₂ is named Iron Dichloride.
True
False
Refer to the periodic table for element symbols and charges.
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