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Ionic Compound Nomenclature

Practice naming and writing formulas for ionic compounds, including those with polyatomic ions and transition metals.

Grade 9 Science ChemistryNomenclature for Ionic Compounds
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Ionic Compound Nomenclature

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Read each question carefully and provide the correct name or chemical formula for the given ionic compounds. Remember to consider polyatomic ions and transition metals where applicable.

1. Write the name for the following ionic compound: NaCl

2. Write the name for the following ionic compound: MgBr₂

3. Write the name for the following ionic compound: Fe₂O₃

4. Write the name for the following ionic compound: Ca(NO₃)₂

5. Write the chemical formula for potassium iodide.

6. Write the chemical formula for aluminum sulfide.

7. Write the chemical formula for copper(II) sulfate.

8. Write the chemical formula for ammonium chloride.

9. Which of the following is the correct name for K₂SO₄?

a

Potassium sulfide

b

Potassium sulfite

c

Potassium sulfate

d

Dipotassium sulfate

10. The Roman numeral in the name iron(III) chloride indicates the   of the iron ion.

11. A polyatomic ion is a group of atoms that act as a single   charged unit.