Ionic nomenclature is the process by which ionic compounds are named and identified. The basic rules for naming and identifying ionic compounds are (1) cation is named first and (2) anion is named second, plus the suffix -ide. The charge on an ion is the number of electrons gained or lost, and the net charge of any ionic compound must be zero. This quiz is a review of ionic nomenclature. Using all the information you have learned in regards to ionic bonding, please answer the following questions by selecting the best answer.
Given the following compound: KBr. What is the name of this compound?
Potasside bromine
Potasside bromide
Potassium bromine
Potassium bromide
For the following compound: NaCl. What is the cation?
Nickel
Nitrogen
Sodium
Chloride
For the following compound: KBr. What is the anion?
Boron
Bromine
Phosphorous
Potassium
For the following compound: MgO. What must be the charge on oxygen?
+2
+1
-2
-3
For the following compound: MgO. What is the charge on magnesium?
-1
+2
+1
-2
What is the correct formula for calcium sulfide?
Cas
CS
CuS
Casu
The process of removing or adding electrons is called __________.
Ionization
Electrification
Rusting
Work
How many chloride ions are needed to cancel the 2+ charge of magnesium in magnesium chloride?
1
2
3
4