29 Questions
What is the prefix for four in chemical nomenclature?
tetra-
What is the correct name for the compound CO?
Carbon monoxide
What is the correct formula for Dinitrogen tetroxide?
N₂O₄
What is the correct name for the compound SO₂?
Sulfur dioxide
What is the correct formula for Iron sulfide?
FeS
What is the primary purpose of assigning unique names to compounds in chemistry?
To distinguish between compounds with the same elements but in different ratios
Which type of compound is named with the metal first, followed by the non-metal with the suffix '-ide'?
Compounds containing a metal and a non-metal
What is the suffix used to modify the second element's name when naming compounds containing only non-metals?
-ide
According to the element position rule, which element is named first in a compound containing only non-metals?
The element further to the left on the Periodic Table
What is the purpose of using prefixes in naming compounds containing only non-metals?
To indicate the number of atoms in the compound
What is the significance of unique names in chemistry?
To distinguish between compounds with the same elements but in different ratios
What is the basis for naming compounds containing a metal and a non-metal in the IUPAC system?
The position of the elements in the Periodic Table
What is the purpose of the suffix '-ide' in the IUPAC naming system?
To modify the name of a non-metal in a compound
Which of the following compounds would be named using the element position rule?
NO₂
What is the significance of prefixes in the IUPAC naming system for compounds containing only non-metals?
To specify the number of atoms of an element in a compound
What is the correct name for the compound N₂O₄?
Dinitrogen tetroxide
What is the correct formula for the compound Sulfur trioxide?
SO₃
Which of the following compounds has a common name that is different from its systematic IUPAC name?
H₂O
What is the correct name for the compound LiF?
Lithium fluoride
What is the correct formula for the compound Carbon monoxide?
CO
What is the primary purpose of the 'Element Position Rule' in naming compounds containing only non-metals?
To establish a standardized order for naming elements
Which of the following compounds would NOT be named using the IUPAC system?
C₆H₁₂O₆ (Sugar)
Which of the following statements about the IUPAC naming system is FALSE?
The IUPAC system is used for naming organic compounds
What is the significance of assigning unique names to compounds in chemistry?
To enable precise communication among chemists
Which of the following compounds would not have a prefix in its IUPAC name?
Water
What is the correct IUPAC name for the compound with the formula MgO?
Magnesium oxide
Which of the following compounds would have a suffix '-ide' in its IUPAC name?
Sodium chloride
What is the correct IUPAC name for the compound with the formula FeS?
Iron sulfide
Which of the following compounds would be named using the prefix for three?
Sulfur trioxide
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