Question 1

Which of the following best describes the correct naming convention for an ionic compound containing a fixed-charge metal?

Accepted Answer

metal + anion

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

sodium chloride

Question 3

How is the name of an ionic compound with a variable-charge metal written?

Accepted Answer

metal(Roman numeral) + anion

Question 4

What is the correct name for $$\mathrm{$$FeCl_2$$}$$?

Accepted Answer

iron(II) chloride

Question 5

Given the formula $$\mathrm{$$FeCl_3$$}$$, what is the charge on the iron ion?

Accepted Answer

+3

Question 6

What is the correct name for $$\mathrm{$$FeCl_3$$}$$?

Accepted Answer

iron(III) chloride

Question 7

When naming an ionic compound containing a polyatomic ion, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Keep the polyatomic ion's name unchanged

Question 8

What is the correct name for $$\mathrm{$$NaNO_3$$}$$?

Accepted Answer

sodium nitrate

Question 9

Which of the following is a correct example of a compound containing a polyatomic ion?

Accepted Answer

$$\mathrm{$$NaNO_3$$}$$

Question 10

A student writes the name 'iron(II) chloride' for $$\mathrm{$$FeCl_3$$}. $$What is the error in this name?

Accepted Answer

The Roman numeral should be III, not II, because iron has a +3 charge in $$\mathrm{$$FeCl_3$$}.$$

GOB Chemistry Exam 1 Study Guide: Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, & 6

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