Question 1

Which of the following is the correct systematic name for the ion Fe$^{3+}$?

Accepted Answer

Iron (III) ion

Question 2

When naming a cation with multiple possible charges, what is used to indicate the charge in the systematic name?

Accepted Answer

A Roman numeral in parentheses

Question 3

What is the correct name for Cu$^{2+}$ using the older common naming system?

Accepted Answer

Cupric ion

Question 4

A patient’s blood test shows elevated levels of Fe$^{2+}$. Which name would a medical professional use to describe this ion using the common naming system?

Accepted Answer

Ferrous ion

Question 5

Which suffix is used for the lesser charge in the older common naming system for cations?

Accepted Answer

-ous

Question 6

Given the ion Sn$^{4+}$, what is its systematic name?

Accepted Answer

Tin (IV) ion

Question 7

Which of the following ions would be named using a Roman numeral in its systematic name?

Accepted Answer

Fe$^{2+}$

Question 8

If a metal only forms one type of cation, how is its name written in the systematic naming system?

Accepted Answer

The element name followed by 'ion'

Question 9

Which of the following is the correct name for Pb$^{2+}$ using the systematic naming system?

Accepted Answer

Lead (II) ion

Question 10

A solution contains Cr$^{3+}$. What is the correct systematic name for this ion?

Accepted Answer

Chromium (III) ion

Question 11

Which of the following ions does NOT require a Roman numeral in its systematic name?

Accepted Answer

Na$^{+}$

Question 12

What is the correct name for Hg$^{2+}$ using the older common naming system?

Accepted Answer

Mercuric ion

Question 13

Which of the following is the correct systematic name for the ion Co$^{2+}$?

Accepted Answer

Cobalt (II) ion

Question 14

A patient is diagnosed with copper toxicity. Lab results show high levels of Cu$^{+}$. What is the correct common name for this ion?

Accepted Answer

Cuprous ion

Question 15

Which of the following ions is named 'stannic ion' in the older common naming system?

Accepted Answer

Sn$^{4+}$

Question 16

Which of the following is the correct systematic name for Mn$^{2+}$?

Accepted Answer

Manganese (II) ion

Question 17

If a cation has a greater charge in the older common naming system, which suffix is used?

Accepted Answer

-ic

Question 18

Which of the following ions would be named 'ferrous ion' in the older common naming system?

Accepted Answer

Fe$^{2+}$

Question 19

A solution contains Sn$^{2+}$. What is the correct systematic name for this ion?

Accepted Answer

Tin (II) ion

Question 20

Which of the following ions is named 'plumbic ion' in the older common naming system?

Accepted Answer

Pb$^{4+}$

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