Naming Binary Ionic Compounds
A Grade 9 science worksheet focusing on the rules and practice of naming 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.
True
False
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