Chemical Nomenclature Worksheet
A Grade 9 science worksheet focusing on chemical nomenclature, including naming ionic and covalent compounds, and writing chemical formulas.
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Chemical Nomenclature
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Read each question carefully and provide the best answer. Remember to pay attention to the type of compound when naming or writing formulas.
1. What is the correct name for the ionic compound KBr?
Potassium Bromide
Potassium Bromine
Monopotassium Monobromide
Potassium(I) Bromide
2. Which of the following is the correct formula for dinitrogen tetroxide?
NO4
N2O4
N4O2
Di(NO)Tetra(O)
1. The chemical formula for sodium chloride is .
2. The name of the compound with the formula Fe2O3 is .
3. Covalent compounds are formed between two elements.
1. Explain the difference between naming ionic and covalent compounds.
2. Write the chemical formula for calcium phosphate.
Match each chemical formula with its correct name.
1. SO2
a. Carbon tetrachloride
2. CCL4
b. Sulfur dioxide
3. AgNO3
c. Silver nitrate
1. Roman numerals are used in the names of ionic compounds containing transition metals.
True
False
2. Prefixes like 'mono-', 'di-', and 'tri-' are used when naming ionic compounds.
True
False