Question 1

Which of the following is a key feature that distinguishes covalent compounds from ionic compounds?

Accepted Answer

Covalent compounds involve the sharing of electrons between nonmetal atoms.

Question 2

What is the correct name for the compound $\mathrm{N_2O_5}$?

Accepted Answer

Dinitrogen pentoxide

Question 3

According to the rules for naming binary covalent compounds, what prefix is used for the number 7?

Accepted Answer

hepta-

Question 4

Which of the following compounds is an example of a simple ionic compound?

Accepted Answer

$\mathrm{NaCl}$

Question 5

What is the correct name for $\mathrm{MgS}$?

Accepted Answer

Magnesium sulfide

Question 6

Which of the following transition metals has a constant charge and does NOT require a Roman numeral in its name?

Accepted Answer

Zinc

Question 7

Given the compound $\mathrm{Fe_2O_3}$, what is the correct name?

Accepted Answer

Iron(III) oxide

Question 8

Which of the following is a polyatomic ion?

Accepted Answer

$\mathrm{SO_4^{2-}}$

Question 9

What is the correct name for $\mathrm{NH_4NO_3}$?

Accepted Answer

Ammonium nitrate

Question 10

Which of the following acids contains oxygen and is named using the 'ic' or 'ous' ending?

Accepted Answer

$\mathrm{H_2SO_4}$

Question 11

What is the correct name for $\mathrm{HNO_3}$?

Accepted Answer

Nitric acid

Question 12

If a polyatomic ion name ends in 'ate', what is the correct acid name ending?

Accepted Answer

'ic'

Question 13

What is the correct formula for calcium phosphate?

Accepted Answer

$\mathrm{Ca_3(PO_4)_2}$

Question 14

Which of the following is the correct name for $\mathrm{CuSO_4}$?

Accepted Answer

Copper(II) sulfate

Question 15

A compound contains the ions $\mathrm{Na^+}$ and $\mathrm{CO_3^{2-}}$. What is its correct formula?

Accepted Answer

$\mathrm{Na_2CO_3}$

Question 16

Which of the following is the correct name for $\mathrm{H_2SO_3}$?

Accepted Answer

Sulfurous acid

Question 17

What is the correct name for $\mathrm{KNO_2}$?

Accepted Answer

Potassium nitrite

Question 18

Which of the following is the correct formula for aluminum hydroxide?

Accepted Answer

$\mathrm{Al(OH)_3}$

Question 19

A compound is named dinitrogen tetroxide. What is its chemical formula?

Accepted Answer

$\mathrm{N_2O_4}$

Question 20

Which of the following is the correct name for $\mathrm{Pb(NO_3)_2}$?

Accepted Answer

Lead(II) nitrate

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