Nomenclature of Ionic Compounds Quiz

How does the periodic table help in predicting the formula of a stable ionic compound?

NOT Metals in Group 1 form cations with a -1 charge.

What is the chemical formula for ammonium carbonate?

NOT NH4(CO3)2

What is the name of the ionic compound Cs2S?

NOT dicesium sulfide

What name should be used for the ionic compound Ga2(SO4)3?

NOT gallium(III) sulfide

How many ions that have a +1 charge will bond with an ion that has a -2 charge?

NOT three

What is the ratio of ions needed to produce neutral potassium chloride?

NOT two potassium ions to one chloride ion

What is the chemical formula for nickel (III) oxide?

Ni2O3

What is the name of the ionic compound AlBr3?

aluminum bromide

When is a roman numeral most likely needed in the name of an ionic compound?

when the cation is a transition metal

What is the ratio of sodium ions to bromide ions in neutral sodium bromide?

1:1