5 Questions
Which type of compound requires the use of Roman numerals to indicate the charge of transition metal cations?
Binary ionic (transition metals)
What is the general rule for naming binary ionic compounds (main group elements)?
The first word is the name of the anion and the second word is the name of the cation with ending -ide.
What should be done when a prefix ends in o- or a- and precedes a name beginning with a vowel?
The o/a at the end of the prefix is deleted.
What is the general rule for naming binary molecular compounds?
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.
Which type of compound requires the use of prefixes to indicate the number of atoms in each type of molecule?
Binary molecular compounds
Test your knowledge of naming different categories of compounds with this quiz. From binary ionic compounds to binary acids, challenge yourself to correctly name each compound based on its specific rules. Learn about the use of Roman numerals in naming transition metal compounds. Put your naming skills to the test and see how well you can identify cations and anions with this compound naming quiz.
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