Naming Binary Ionic Compounds

A Grade 9 science worksheet focusing on the rules and practice of naming binary ionic compounds.

Grade 9 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 provide the correct answers. Remember the rules for naming binary ionic compounds.

1. A binary ionic compound is composed of only two different elements: a metallic and a nonmetallic .

2. When naming a binary ionic compound, the name of the metal (cation) comes , followed by the name of the nonmetal (anion) with its ending changed to .

3. For metals that can form more than one cation (transition metals), a numeral is used to indicate the of the metal.

4. What is the correct name for the compound NaCl?

Sodium Chlorine

Sodium Chlorate

Sodium Chloride

Chloride Sodium

5. Which of the following is the correct formula for Iron(III) Oxide?

FeO

Fe2O3

Fe3O2

Fe3O

6. Write the chemical name for the following binary ionic compounds:

a) MgS

b) KBr

c) CuCl2

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

a) Calcium Phosphide

b) Lithium Nitride

c) Lead(IV) Oxide

8. The suffix '-ide' is always used for the nonmetal in a binary ionic compound.

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