Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Iron(III) ion

Question 2

What suffix is used in the common naming system for the cation with the lesser charge?

Accepted Answer

-ous

Question 3

A fictional ion has the symbol $\mathrm{X^{2+}}$ and $\mathrm{X^{3+}}$. Using the common naming system, what would be the name for $\mathrm{X^{2+}}$?

Accepted Answer

Xous ion

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

$\mathrm{Cu^{2+}}$

Question 5

What is the correct systematic name for $\mathrm{Sn^{4+}}$?

Accepted Answer

Tin(IV) ion

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

$\mathrm{K^+}$

Question 7

If a metal can form more than one type of positive ion, how is this indicated in the systematic name?

Accepted Answer

By using a Roman numeral in parentheses after the element name

Question 8

Which of the following is the correct common name for $\mathrm{Fe^{2+}}$?

Accepted Answer

Ferrous ion

Question 9

A student writes the name 'Copper(II) ion' for $\mathrm{Cu^+}$. What is the error in this name?

Accepted Answer

The Roman numeral should be I, not II

Question 10

Which of the following best explains why $\mathrm{Na^+}$ does not require a Roman numeral in its name?

Accepted Answer

Sodium only forms one type of cation

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

Lead(II) ion

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

$\mathrm{Sn^{2+}}$

Question 13

A patient is diagnosed with iron-deficiency anemia. Which ion is most likely to be low in their blood?

Accepted Answer

$\mathrm{Fe^{2+}}$

Question 14

Which of the following is the correct systematic name for $\mathrm{Cu^+}$?

Accepted Answer

Copper(I) ion

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

$\mathrm{Pb^{4+}}$

Naming Monatomic Cations: Systematic and Common Naming Conventions

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