GENERAL CHEMISTRY

Naming Compounds & Writing Formulas

QUIZ

Name: ___________________________ Score:

Date: ___________Section: __________

A.Give the formula for each of the following compounds:

1. Calcium hydroxide (used in mortars) ___________________________

2. Stannous fluoride (used in toothpaste) ___________________________

3. Ammonium nitrate(used in fertilizers) ___________________________

4,Magnesium carbonate(used in antacids) ___________________________

5. Calcium hypochorite (used in swimming pools)______________________

B. Write the names of the following compounds:

1. Mg(OH)2(used in laxatives) ___________________________

2. K2CO3 (used in making glass) ___________________________

3. Na2CO3(used in making detergents)_________________________

4. SiO2 (quartz) ___________________________

5. ICl(a disinfectant) ___________________________

6. H2S(rotten egg odor) ___________________________

7. Ag2S(tarnished silverware) ___________________________

8. HCl(muriatic acid) ___________________________

9. NaHCO3(baking soda) ___________________________

10. CaO (quicklime) ___________________________

11. Ca(OH)2 (slaked lime) ___________________________

12. CH3COOH (vinegar) ___________________________

Change to chemical equation:

Zinc hydroxide + sulfuric acid zinc sulfate + water

Change to word equation:

K2SO4 + BaCl2 BaSO4 + KCl