25 Questions
What is the suffix added to the root of the element name to form a monatomic anion?
-ide
What is the term for a negatively charged ion consisting of only one atom?
Monatomic anion
What is the name of the Cl- ion?
Chloride
What is the process of forming a monatomic anion's name?
Taking the root of the element name and adding -ide
Which of the following is an example of a monatomic anion?
Cl-
What type of binary compounds contain a metal that can form more than one cation?
Type II
What is the purpose of using Roman numerals in naming ionic compounds?
To specify the charge of the cation
How are the names of ions with higher and lower charges distinguished?
The ion with the higher charge has a name ending in –ic
What is the first step in naming ionic compounds with variable charge metals?
Determine the charge of the anion
What is the term used to describe metals that can form more than one type of positive ion?
Variable charge metals
Which group of elements forms only 1+ ions?
Group 1A
What is the formula of the cation of mercury with two positive charges?
Hg2+
Which of the following elements forms only a 3+ ion?
Aluminum
What is the correct formula for silver chloride?
AgCl
What is the correct formula for mercury(I) or mercurous?
Hg2+
What ions are present in the binary compound calcium sulfide?
Ca²⁺, S²⁻
What is the name of the binary compound composed of potassium ions and iodide ions?
Potassium iodide
Which of the following binary compounds is composed of lithium ions and nitride ions?
Lithium nitride
What ions are present in the binary compound cesium bromide?
Cs⁺, Br⁻
What is the name of the binary compound composed of magnesium ions and oxide ions?
Magnesium oxide
What is the method used to name compounds?
A system of rules
What is the basis for the rules of naming compounds?
The type of compound
What is necessary to name a compound?
A set of rules
Why are there different rules for naming compounds?
Because the type of compound affects the naming rules
What is the purpose of having rules for naming compounds?
To make naming compounds more standardized
Test your understanding of how to name monatomic anions by learning the rules and roots of element names. Identify the correct suffix and prefix to form an anion's name. Learn about the chloride ion and more!
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