16 Questions
What is the name of the compound FeCl2?
Iron(II) chloride
What is the name of the compound N2O4?
Dinitrogen tetroxide
How are binary acids named?
Using the prefix hydro- and changing the -ide suffix to -ic, then adding acid
What is the name of the compound H2CO3?
Carbonic acid
What does the Roman numeral in parentheses signify in a chemical compound name?
It indicates the charge of the metal ion in the compound
How are oxyacids named?
-ate changes to -ic and -ite changes to -ous, with 'acid' added
Which prefix is used to specify a ratio of 6 sulfur atoms to 1 fluorine atom in a molecule?
Hexa-
'Acids are an important class of compounds containing hydrogen' is a statement referring to:
'Hydro-' and 'oxy-' compounds
'Sulfur hexafluoride' represents a compound composed of:
$SF_6$ molecules
'HCl is hydrochloric acid' exemplifies naming for which type of acid?
'Binary' acids only
What does the Roman numeral in parentheses following the name of a metal specify?
The charge of the metal ion
How are common polyatomic ions typically named in compounds?
By memorization of their names
What is the naming convention for molecular compounds that can form compounds with different ratios of elements?
Using prefixes to specify element ratios
In naming binary acids, what does changing the –ide suffix to –ic signify?
An increase in acidity
Which statement accurately describes the nomenclature rules for naming oxyacids?
Changing –ate to –ic and –ite to –ous, then adding 'acid'
Which type of acid is exemplified by the compound named HCl as hydrochloric acid?
Binary acid
Explore the historical development and key concepts of atomic theory from the ancient Greeks to Dalton. Learn about the postulates regarding elements, compounds, and the combination of atoms in fixed ratios.
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