Compound Naming Challenge

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Which type of compound requires the use of Roman numerals to indicate the charge of transition metal cations?

  • Binary ionic (main group elements)
  • Binary molecular compounds
  • Binary ionic (transition metals) (correct)
  • Binary acids

What is the general rule for naming binary ionic compounds (main group elements)?

  • The first word is the name of the cation and the second word is the name of the anion with ending -ide.
  • The first word is the name of the anion and the second word is the name of the cation.
  • The first word is the name of the cation and the second word is the name of the anion.
  • The first word is the name of the anion and the second word is the name of the cation with ending -ide. (correct)

What should be done when a prefix ends in o- or a- and precedes a name beginning with a vowel?

  • The prefix is omitted.
  • The prefix is added to the beginning of the name.
  • The o/a at the end of the prefix is deleted. (correct)
  • The o/a at the end of the prefix is added to the beginning of the name.

What is the general rule for naming binary molecular compounds?

<p>The first word is the name of the first element in the formula and the second word is the name of the second element in the formula. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of compound requires the use of prefixes to indicate the number of atoms in each type of molecule?

<p>Binary molecular compounds (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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