Question 1

Which of the following is the correct name for the compound $\mathrm{HClO_2}$?

Accepted Answer

Chlorous acid

Question 2

What is the correct formula for sulfurous acid?

Accepted Answer

$\mathrm{H_2SO_3}$

Question 3

Which of the following acids is triprotic?

Accepted Answer

Phosphoric acid

Question 4

What is the correct name for $\mathrm{HBr}$ when dissolved in water?

Accepted Answer

Hydrobromic acid

Question 5

Which of the following is the correct name for $\mathrm{Na_2SO_4}$?

Accepted Answer

Sodium sulfate

Question 6

A compound contains the ammonium ion and the chlorite ion. What is its correct formula?

Accepted Answer

$\mathrm{NH_4ClO_2}$

Question 7

Which of the following is the correct name for $\mathrm{FePO_2}$?

Accepted Answer

Iron(III) hypophosphite

Question 8

What is the correct name for $\mathrm{H_2CO_3}$?

Accepted Answer

Carbonic acid

Question 9

Which of the following is the correct formula for perchloric acid?

Accepted Answer

$\mathrm{HClO_4}$

Question 10

A solution contains $\mathrm{HNO_2}$. What is the correct name for this acid?

Accepted Answer

Nitrous acid

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

Copper(II) nitrate

Question 12

What is the correct formula for dihydrogen phosphate?

Accepted Answer

$\mathrm{H_2PO_4^-}$

Question 13

Which of the following is the correct name for $\mathrm{H_2SO_4}$?

Accepted Answer

Sulfuric acid

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

Hypochlorous acid

Question 15

Which of the following is the correct formula for hydrogen carbonate (bicarbonate) ion?

Accepted Answer

$\mathrm{HCO_3^-}$

Question 16

A patient is given a medication containing $\mathrm{NaHCO_3}$. What is the correct name for this compound?

Accepted Answer

Sodium hydrogen carbonate

Question 17

Which of the following is the correct name for $\mathrm{NH_4ClO_2}$?

Accepted Answer

Ammonium chlorite

Question 18

What is the correct name for $\mathrm{P_2O_5}$?

Accepted Answer

Diphosphorus pentoxide

Question 19

Which of the following is the correct formula for carbon tetrachloride?

Accepted Answer

$\mathrm{CCl_4}$

Question 20

A sample contains $\mathrm{H_2SeO_4}$. What is the correct name for this acid?

Accepted Answer

Selenic acid

Nomenclature of Ionic Compounds and Acids

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