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Course Title: Hein 14e
Chapter Number: 6

Question type: Multiple Choice

1) Which of the following exists in its natural state as a diatomic?

a) iron
b) bromine
c) boron
d) zirconium

Answer: B

Difficulty: easy
Learning Objective 1: Discuss the formation, charge, and naming of simple ions
Section Reference 1: Section 6.2

2) Which of the following exist in its natural state as a diatomic?

a) helium
b) radium
c) iodine
d) boron

Answer: C

Difficulty: easy
Learning Objective 1: Discuss the formation, charge, and naming of simple ions
Section Reference 1: Section 6.2

3) Which of the following is correct representation of the elemental sulfur?

a) S
b) S2
c) S4
d) S8

Answer: D

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Difficulty: easy
Learning Objective 1: Discuss the formation, charge, and naming of simple ions
Section Reference 1: 6.2

4) Which is the correct name for Mg +2?

a) magnesium
b) magnesium ion
c) manganide
d) magneside

Answer: B

Difficulty: easy
Learning Objective 1: Discuss the formation, charge, and naming of simple ions
Section Reference 1: Section 6.2

5) What is the correct name for the Cu +2 ion?

a) cobalt(II)
b) copper(I)
c) copper(II)
d) chromium(II)

Answer: C

Difficulty: easy
Learning Objective 1: Discuss the formation, charge, and naming of simple ions
Section Reference 1: Section 6.2

6) What is the correct name for N3-?

a) nitrogen(III) ion
b) nitrogen ion
c) nitride ion
d) Iodine (III)nitride(III) ion

Answer: C

Difficulty: medium
Learning Objective 1: Discuss the formation, charge, and naming of simple ions
Section Reference 1: Section 6.2

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7) A silver atom is converted to a silver ion when the atom

a) gains one electron.


b) gains two electrons.
c) loses one electron.
d) loses two electrons.

Answer: C

Difficulty: medium
Learning Objective 1: Discuss the formation, charge, and naming of simple ions
Section Reference 1: Section 6.2

8) A potassium atom is converted to a potassium ion when the atom

a) gains one electron.


b) gains two electrons.
c) loses one electron.
d) loses two electrons.

Answer: C

Difficulty: easy
Learning Objective 1: Discuss the formation, charge, and naming of simple ions
Section Reference 1: Section 6.2

9) A copper(II) ion forms when a copper atom

a) gains one electron.


b) gains two electrons.
c) loses one electron.
d) loses two electrons.

Answer: D

Difficulty: easy
Learning Objective 1: Discuss the formation, charge, and naming of simple ions
Section Reference 1: Section 6.2

10) A manganese(III) ion forms when

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a) a manganese ion gains three electrons.
b) a manganese ion loses three electrons.
c) a manganese atom gains three electrons.
d) a manganese atom loses three electrons.

Answer: D

Difficulty: easy
Learning Objective 1: Discuss the formation, charge, and naming of simple ions
Section Reference 1: Section 6.2

11) A chloride ion forms when a chlorine atom

a) gains one electron.


b) gains two electrons.
c) loses one electron.
d) loses two electrons.

Answer: A

Difficulty: easy
Learning Objective 1: Discuss the formation, charge, and naming of simple ions
Section Reference 1: Section 6.2

12) A sulfide ion forms when an oxygen atom

a) gains one electron.


b) gains two electrons.
c) loses one electron.
d) loses two electrons.

Answer: B

Difficulty: easy
Learning Objective 1: Discuss the formation, charge, and naming of simple ions
Section Reference 1: Section 6.2

13) Which of the following is a cation?

a) chloride ion
b) chromate ion

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c) nitrite ion
d) barium ion

Answer: D

Difficulty: easy
Learning Objective 1: Discuss the formation, charge, and naming of simple ions
Section Reference 1: Section 6.2

14) Which of the following represents a tin(II) ion ?

a) Ti2+
b) Te2+
c) Sn2+
d) Tl2+

Answer: C

Difficulty: easy
Learning Objective 1: Discuss the formation, charge, and naming of simple ions
Section Reference 1: Section 6.2

15) Which of the following is a cation?

a) vanadium(II) ion
b) fluoride ion
c) hydroxide ion
d) hydrogen carbonate ion

Answer: A

Difficulty: easy
Learning Objective 1: Discuss the formation, charge, and naming of simple ions
Learning Objective 2: Recognize names, formulas and charges of common polyatomic ions,
name compounds containing polyatomic ions and write formulas from names of compounds
containing polyatomic ions.
Section Reference 1: Sections 6.2 and 6.5

16) Which of the following is a cation?

a) permanganate ion
b) oxide ion

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c) copper(I) ion
d) bromide ion

Answer: C

Difficulty: easy
Learning Objective 1: Discuss the formation, charge, and naming of simple ions
Learning Objective 2: Recognize names, formulas and charges of common polyatomic ions,
name compounds containing polyatomic ions and write formulas from names of compounds
containing polyatomic ions.
Section Reference 1: Section 6.2 and 6.5

17) Which of the following is a transition metal ion?

a) An arsenate ion
b) An ammonium ion
c) A chlorate ion
d) A zinc ion

Answer: D

Difficulty: easy
Learning Objective 1: Discuss the formation, charge, and naming of simple ions
Section Reference 1: Section 6.2

18) CrO42- is called a

a) dichromate ion.
b) chromium ion.
c) chromate ion.
d) chromium oxide ion.

Answer: C

Difficulty: easy
Learning Objective 1: Recognize names, formulas and charges of common polyatomic ions,
name compounds containing polyatomic ions and write formulas from names of compounds
containing polyatomic ions.
Section Reference 1: 6.5

19) Which of the following is an anion?

a) strontium ion

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b) manganese(II) ion
c) sulfide ion
d) zinc ion

Answer: C

Difficulty: easy
Learning Objective 1: Discuss the formation, charge, and naming of simple ions
Section Reference 1: Section 6.2

20) What is the formula for the bromite ion?

a) BrM–
b) BrO–
c) BrO2–
d) BrO3–

Answer: C

Difficulty: easy
Learning Objective 1: Recognize names, formulas and charges of common polyatomic ions,
name compounds containing polyatomic ions and write formulas from names of compounds
containing polyatomic ions.
Section Reference 1: Section 6.5

21) Which of the following is an anion?

a) nitrate ion
b) potassium ion
c) magnesium ion
d) ammonium ion

Answer: A

Difficulty: easy
Learning Objective 1: Discuss the formation, charge, and naming of simple ions
Learning Objective 2: Recognize names, formulas and charges of common polyatomic ions,
name compounds containing polyatomic ions and write formulas from names of compounds
containing polyatomic ions.
Section Reference 1: Section 6.2 and 6.5

22) The metals belonging to Group 1A form ions with a charge of

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a) +1.
b) +2.
c) –1.
d) –2.

Answer: A

Difficulty: medium
Learning Objective 1: Discuss the formation, charge, and naming of simple ions
Section Reference 1: Section 6.2

23) The metals belonging to Group 2A form ions with a charge of

a) +1.
b) +2.
c) –1.
d) –2.

Answer: B

Difficulty: medium
Learning Objective 1: Discuss the formation, charge, and naming of simple ions
Section Reference 1: Section 6.2

24) The elements in group 6A form ions with a charge of

a) +6.
b) +2.
c) –6.
d) –2.

Answer: D

Difficulty: easy
Learning Objective 1: Discuss the formation, charge, and naming of simple ions
Section Reference 1: Section 6.2

25) The elements belonging to Group 7A form ions with a charge of

a) +7.
b) +1.

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c) –7.
d) –1.

Answer: D

Difficulty: easy
Learning Objective 1: Discuss the formation, charge, and naming of simple ions
Section Reference 1: Section 6.2

26) All chemical compounds must have a net charge of

a) 0
b) +1
c) +2
d) The charges of compounds can vary.

Answer: A

Difficulty: easy
Learning Objective 1: Write the chemical formula for an ionic compound from the name of the
compound
Section Reference 1: Section 6.3

27) Which is the correct formula of potassium chlorite?

a) PCl
b) PClO2
c) KClO2
d) KClO3

Answer: C

Difficulty: easy
Learning Objective 1: Write the chemical formula for an ionic compound from the name of the
compound
Section Reference 1: Section 6.3

28) What is the formula of calcium chloride?

a) CaCl
b) CaCl2
c) Ca2Cl

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d) Ca2Cl2

Answer: B

Difficulty: easy
Learning Objective 1: Write the chemical formula for an ionic compound from the name of the
compound
Section Reference 1: Section 6.3

29) What is the formula of barium oxide?

a) BaO
b) BaO2
c) Ba2O
d) Ba2O3

Answer: A

Difficulty: easy
Learning Objective 1: Write the chemical formula for an ionic compound from the name of the
compound
Section Reference 1: Section 6.3

30) What is the formula of magnesium phosphide?

a) Mg2P
b) Mg3P22
c) MgP
d) MgPO3

Answer: C

Difficulty: medium
Learning Objective 1: Write the chemical formula for an ionic compound from the name of the
compound
Section Reference 1: Section 6.3

31) What is the formula of aluminum sulfate?

a) AlSO4
b) Al2S3
c) Al(SO3)3

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d) Al2(SO4)3

Answer: B

Difficulty: easy
Learning Objective 1: Write the chemical formula for an ionic compound from the name of the
compound
Section Reference 1: Section 6.3

32) What is the formula of iron(III) oxide?

a) FeO
b) Fe3O2
c) Fe2O3
d) Fe3O

Answer: C

Difficulty: medium
Learning Objective 1: Write the chemical formula for an ionic compound from the name of the
compound
Section Reference 1: Section 6.3

33) PbO2 is known as

a) lead oxide.
b) lead(II) oxide.
c) lead dioxide.
d) lead(IV) oxide.

Answer: D

Difficulty: medium
Learning Objective 1: Name binary ionic and nonionic compounds.
Section Reference 1: Section 6.4

34) What is the formula of magnesium sulfate?

a) MgS
b) MgSO3
c) MgSO4
d) MgSO

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Answer: C

Difficulty: medium
Learning Objective 1: Write the chemical formula for an ionic compound from the name of the
compound
Section Reference 1: Section 6.3

35) What is the formula of calcium nitrate?

a) Ca3N2
b) Ca(NO2)3
c) Ca(NO3)2
d) Ca(NO2)2

Answer: C

Difficulty: medium
Learning Objective 1: Write the chemical formula for an ionic compound from the name of the
compound
Section Reference 1: Section 6.3

36) Which is the formula of iron(II) nitrate?

a) Fe3NO3
b) FeNO3
c) Fe(NO3)2
d) Fe2NO3

Answer: C

Difficulty: medium
Learning Objective 1: Write the chemical formula for an ionic compound from the name of the
compound
Section Reference 1: Section 6.3

37) What is the formula of chromium(II) sulfate?

a) CrSO4
b) Cr2SO4
c) Cr(SO4)2
d) CrSO

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Answer: A

Difficulty: medium
Learning Objective 1: Write the chemical formula for an ionic compound from the name of the
compound
Section Reference 1: Section 6.3

38) Which is a binary compound?

a) H2
b) H2O
c) CaSO4
d) KClO

Answer: B

Difficulty: easy
Learning Objective 1: Name binary ionic and nonionic compounds.
Section Reference 1: Section 6.4

39) Which is a binary compound?

a) O2
b) O3
c) NaClO3
d) NaCl

Answer: D

Difficulty: easy
Learning Objective 1: Name binary ionic and nonionic compounds.
Section Reference 1: Section 6.4

40) The total number ions per one aluminum sulfate is

a) 2
b) 3
c) 4
d) 5

Answer: D

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Difficulty: medium
Learning Objective 1: Write the chemical formula for an ionic compound from the name of the
compound
Learning Objective 2: Recognize names, formulas and charges of common polyatomic ions,
name compounds containing polyatomic ions and write formulas from names of compounds
containing polyatomic ions.
Section Reference 1: Sections 6.3 and 6.5

41) The total number of ions present in iron(II) carbonate is

a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4

Answer: b

Difficulty: medium
Learning Objective 1: Write the chemical formula for an ionic compound from the name of the
compound
Learning Objective 2: Recognize names, formulas and charges of common polyatomic ions,
name compounds containing polyatomic ions and write formulas from names of compounds
containing polyatomic ions.
Section Reference 1: Sections 6.3 and 6.5

42) The total number of ions per one sodium phosphate is

a) 2
b) 3
c) 4
d) 5

Answer: C

Difficulty: medium
Learning Objective 1: Write the chemical formula for an ionic compound from the name of the
compound
Learning Objective 2: Recognize names, formulas and charges of common polyatomic ions,
name compounds containing polyatomic ions and write formulas from names of compounds
containing polyatomic ions.
Section Reference 1: Sections 6.3 and 6.5

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43) The Na2O is named

a) sodium(II) oxide
b) disodium oxide
c) sodium(I) oxide
d) sodium oxide

Answer: D

Difficulty: medium
Learning Objective 1: Name binary ionic and nonionic compounds.
Section Reference 1: Section 6.4

44) Which of the following is the formula for carbon tetrachloride?

a) CCl
b) CCl2
c) CCl3
d) CCl4

Answer: D

Difficulty: easy
Learning Objective 1: Name binary ionic and nonionic compounds.
Section Reference 1: Section 6.4

45) Which of the following is the formula for phosphorous pentachloride?

a) PCl5
b) P5Cl
c) P2Cl5
d) P5Cl2

Answer: A

Difficulty: easy
Learning Objective 1: Name binary ionic and nonionic compounds.
Section Reference 1: Section 6.4

46) Which of the following is the formula for dinitrogen tetroxide?

a) N4O2

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b) NO2
c) N2O
d) N2O4

Answer: D

Difficulty: easy
Learning Objective 1: Name binary ionic and nonionic compounds.
Section Reference 1: Section 6.4

47) Which of the following is the formula for dinitrogen monoxide?

a) N2O
b) NO2
c) NO
d) N2O4

Answer: A

Difficulty: easy
Learning Objective 1: Name binary ionic and nonionic compounds.
Section Reference 1: Section 6.4

48) H2S is called

a) sulfuric acid.
b) dihydrogen sulfuric acid.
c) hydrosulfuric acid.
d) hydrogen sulfide.

Answer: C

Difficulty: easy
Learning Objective 1: Use the rules to name an acid from its formula and to write the formula for
an acid from its name.
Section Reference 1: Section 6.6

49) Which of the following is the formula for hydrofluoric acid?

a) H2F
b) HF2
c) HFO4

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d) HF

Answer: D

Difficulty: easy
Learning Objective 1: Use the rules to name an acid from its formula and to write the formula for
an acid from its name.
Section Reference 1: Section 6.6

50) H2SO3 is named

a) hydrosulfuric acid.
b) sulfuric acid.
c) hydrosulfurous acid.
d) sulfurous acid.

Answer: D

Difficulty: medium
Learning Objective 1: Use the rules to name an acid from its formula and to write the formula for
an acid from its name.
Section Reference 1: Section 6.6

51) HNO3 is named

a) hydronitric acid.
b) nitric acid.
c) hydronitrous acid.
d) nitrous acid.

Answer: B

Difficulty: medium
Learning Objective 1: Use the rules to name an acid from its formula and to write the formula for
an acid from its name.
Section Reference 1: Section 6.6

52) What is the formula for the compound that forms between the elements sodium and
bromine?

a) NaBr
b) NaBr2

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c) Na2Br
d) SBr2

Answer: A

Difficulty: easy
Learning Objective 1: Write the chemical formula for an ionic compound from the name of the
compound
Section Reference 1: Section 6.3

53) What is the formula for the compound that forms between the elements calcium and
fluorine?

a) CaF
b) CaF2
c) Ca2F
d) Ca2F2

Answer: B

Difficulty: easy
Learning Objective 1: Write the chemical formula for an ionic compound from the name of the
compound
Section Reference 1: Section 6.3

54) What is the formula for the compound that forms between aluminum and oxygen?

a) AlO
b) AlO2
c) Al2O3
d) Al3O2

Answer: C

Difficulty: easy
Learning Objective 1: Write the chemical formula for an ionic compound from the name of the
compound
Section Reference 1: Section 6.3

55) What is the formula for the compound that forms between barium and oxygen?

a) BaO

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b) Ba2O
c) BaO2
d) Ba2O3

Answer: A

Difficulty: easy
Learning Objective 1: Write the chemical formula for an ionic compound from the name of the
compound
Section Reference 1: Section 6.3

56) Mn2O3 is name

a) manganese(III) oxide.
b) manganese(II) oxide.
c) manganese oxide(II).
d) manganese oxide(III).

Answer: A

Difficulty: medium
Learning Objective 1: Name binary ionic and nonionic compounds.
Section Reference 1: Section 6.4

57) CuCl2 is name

a) copper(I) chloride.
b) copper(II) chloride.
c) copper chloride(I).
d) copper chloride(II).

Answer: B

Difficulty: medium
Learning Objective 1: Name binary ionic and nonionic compounds.
Section Reference 1: Section 6.4

58) CO is called

a) monocarbon monoxide
b) carbon oxide
c) carbon monoxide

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d) carbon (I) monoxide

Answer: C

Difficulty: easy
Learning Objective 1: Name binary ionic and nonionic compounds.
Section Reference 1: Section 6.4

59) Arsenic pentachloride is named

a) AsCl5
b) As5Cl
c) As2Cl5
d) AsCl

Answer: A

Difficulty: easy
Learning Objective 1: Name binary ionic and nonionic compounds.
Section Reference 1: Section 6.4

60) What is the formula for calcium permanganate?

a) CaMnO4
b) Ca(MnO4)2
c) KMnO4
d) Ca2MnO4

Answer: B

Difficulty: easy
Learning Objective 1: Write the chemical formula for an ionic compound from the name of the
compound
Section Reference 1: 6.3

61) HNO2 is named

a) nitric acid.
b) nitrous acid.
c) hydronitric acid.
d) hydronitrous acid.

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Answer: B

Difficulty: easy
Learning Objective 1: Use the rules to name an acid from its formula and to write the formula for
an acid from its name.
Section Reference 1: Section 6.6

62) H2SO3 is named

a) sulfuric acid.
b) sulfurous acid.
c) hydrosulfuric acid.
d) hydrosulfurous acid.

Answer: B

Difficulty: easy
Learning Objective 1: Use the rules to name an acid from its formula and to write the formula for
an acid from its name.
Section Reference 1: Section 6.6

63) Which compound’s name ends in -ate?

a) H2SO3
b) CaS
c) MgSO4
d) HClO

Answer: C

Difficulty: hard
Learning Objective 1: Write the chemical formula for an ionic compound from the name of the
compound
Learning Objective 2: Recognize names, formulas and charges of common polyatomic ions,
name compounds containing polyatomic ions and write formulas from names of compounds
containing polyatomic ions.
Learning Objective 3: Use the rules to name an acid from its formula and to write the formula for
an acid from its name.
Section Reference 1: Sections 6.3, 6.5, and 6.6

64) Which compound’s name ends in -ite?

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a) H2SO4
b) HBr
c) KNO2
d) KNO3

Answer: C

Difficulty: hard
Learning Objective 1: Write the chemical formula for an ionic compound from the name of the
compound
Learning Objective 2: Recognize names, formulas and charges of common polyatomic ions,
name compounds containing polyatomic ions and write formulas from names of compounds
containing polyatomic ions.
Learning Objective 3: Use the rules to name an acid from its formula and to write the formula for
an acid from its name.
Section Reference 1: Sections 6.3, 6.5, and 6.6

65) Which compound’s name ends in -ide?

a) KCl
b) KClO
c) KClO2
d) KClO3

Answer: A

Difficulty: hard
Learning Objective 1: Write the chemical formula for an ionic compound from the name of the
compound
Learning Objective 2: Recognize names, formulas and charges of common polyatomic ions,
name compounds containing polyatomic ions and write formulas from names of compounds
containing polyatomic ions.
Section Reference 1: Sections 6.3 and 6.5

66) Which of the following is the formula for sodium chlorite?

a) NaClO
b) NaClO2
c) NaClO3
d) NaClO4

Answer: B

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Difficulty: medium
Learning Objective 1: Recognize names, formulas and charges of common polyatomic ions,
name compounds containing polyatomic ions and write formulas from names of compounds
containing polyatomic ions.
Section Reference 1: Section 6.5

67) Ca(ClO3)2 is named

a) calcium hypochlorite.
b) calcium chlorite.
c) calcium chlorate.
d) calcium perchlorate.

Answer: C

Difficulty: hard
Learning Objective 1: Recognize names, formulas and charges of common polyatomic ions,
name compounds containing polyatomic ions and write formulas from names of compounds
containing polyatomic ions.
Section Reference 1: Section 6.5

68) HClO is named

a) hypochlorous acid.
b) chlorous acid.
c) chloric acid.
d) perchloric acid.

Answer: A

Difficulty: hard
Learning Objective 1: Use the rules to name an acid from its formula and to write the formula for
an acid from its name.
Section Reference 1: Section 6.6

69) What is the correct name for KMnO4?

a) potassium(I) manganate.
b) potassium manganate.
c) potassium permanaganate.
d) potassium manganese oxide.

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Answer: C

Difficulty: medium
Learning Objective 1: Recognize names, formulas and charges of common polyatomic ions,
name compounds containing polyatomic ions and write formulas from names of compounds
containing polyatomic ions.
Section Reference 1: Section 6.5

70) What is the correct name for K2Cr2O7?

a) dipotassium chromate.
b) potassium dichromate.
c) potassium(II) chromate.
d) dipotassium dichromate.

Answer: B

Difficulty: medium
Learning Objective 1: Recognize names, formulas and charges of common polyatomic ions,
name compounds containing polyatomic ions and write formulas from names of compounds
containing polyatomic ions.
Section Reference 1: Section 6.5

71) The correct formula for iodic acid is

a) HI.
b) HIO.
c) HIO3.
d) HIO4.

Answer: C

Difficulty: hard
Learning Objective 1: Use the rules to name an acid from its formula and to write the formula for
an acid from its name.
Section Reference 1: Section 6.6

72) All the following ions carry a minus two charge except

a) sulfide.
b) carbonate.
c) sulfate.

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d) nitrate.

Answer: D

Difficulty: easy
Learning Objective 1: Recognize names, formulas and charges of common polyatomic ions,
name compounds containing polyatomic ions and write formulas from names of compounds
containing polyatomic ions.
Section Reference 1: Section 6.5

73) Which of the following is the formula for sodium oxalate?


a) NaO
b) NaCO
c) NaC2O4
d) Na2C2O4

Answer: D

Difficulty: medium
Learning Objective 1: Recognize names, formulas and charges of common polyatomic ions,
name compounds containing polyatomic ions and write formulas from names of compounds
containing polyatomic ions.
Section Reference 1: Section 6.5

74) Which of the following compounds is most likely to be ionic?

a) BaSO4
b) SO3
c) H2O
d) PCl3

Answer: A

Difficulty: easy
Learning Objective 1: Write the chemical formula for an ionic compound from the name of the
compound
Section Reference 1: Section 6.3

75) V2O5 is called

a) divanadium pentaoxide.
b) vanadium(II) oxide.

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c) vanadium(V) oxide.
d) divanadium(V) pentaoxide.

Answer: C

Difficulty: easy
Learning Objective 1: Name binary ionic and nonionic compounds.
Section Reference 1: 6.4

76) Which of the following compounds is most likely to be molecular?

a) CH4
b) NaCl
c) Ca(NO3)2
d) Hg

Answer: A

Difficulty: easy
Learning Objective 1: Name binary ionic and nonionic compounds.
Section Reference 1: Section 6.4

77) Which of the following elements will most likely form ions with a –2 charge?

a) Cr
b) Sr
c) Se
d) N

Answer: C

Difficulty: easy
Learning Objective 1: Discuss the formation, charge, and naming of simple ions
Section Reference 1: Section 6.2

78) The formula of an ionic compound is X2Y3. Which pair of atoms is most likely to be X and
Y, respectively?

a) Na and S
b) Al and O
c) Ca and P
d) Cr and Cl

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Answer: B

Difficulty: medium
Learning Objective 1: Write the chemical formula for an ionic compound from the name of the
compound
Section Reference 1: Section 6.3

79) The formula of an ionic compound is XY. Which pair of atoms is most likely to be X and Y,
respectively?

a) Na and K
b) Li and S
c) K and N
d) Ca and O

Answer: D

Difficulty: medium
Learning Objective 1: Write the chemical formula for an ionic compound from the name of the
compound
Section Reference 1: Section 6.3

80) Based on the following picture, the correct name for this compound is

blue = carbon; yellow = sulfur


a) disulfur carbide.
b) carbon disulfide.
c) carbon(II) sulfide.
d) carbon disulfite.

Answer: B

Difficulty: medium
Learning Objective 1: Name binary ionic and nonionic compounds.
Section Reference 1: Section 6.4

81) Based on the following picture, the correct name for this compound is

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red = bromine; green = chlorine

a) monobromine tetrachlorine.
b) bromine pentachloride.
c) bromine(V) chloride.
d) bromine tetrachloride.

Answer: B

Difficulty: medium
Learning Objective 1: Name binary ionic and nonionic compounds.
Section Reference 1: Section 6.4

82) A compound has the formula Na2Y. Which of the following ions is most likely to be Y?

a) PO3-3

b) MnO 4
c) NO-2
d) SO 2-4

Answer: D

Difficulty: medium
Learning Objective 1: Write the chemical formula for an ionic compound from the name of the
compound
Learning Objective 2: Recognize names, formulas and charges of common polyatomic ions,
name compounds containing polyatomic ions and write formulas from names of compounds
containing polyatomic ions.
Section Reference 1: Sections 6.3 and 6.5

83) A compound has the formula Sr3Y2. Which of the following ions is most likely to be Y?

a) ClO -2
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b) Al3+
3-
c) PO 4
d) CO32-

Answer: C

Difficulty: medium
Learning Objective 1: Write the chemical formula for an ionic compound from the name of the
compound
Learning Objective 2: Recognize names, formulas and charges of common polyatomic ions,
name compounds containing polyatomic ions and write formulas from names of compounds
containing polyatomic ions.
Section Reference 1: Sections 6.3 and 6.5

84) The formula for the hydrogen carbonate anion is HCO3- . The formula for the hydrogen
phosphate anion must be

a) HPO3-
b) HPO 2-
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c) HPO-4
d) H 2 PO -4

Answer: B

Difficulty: medium
Learning Objective 1: Recognize names, formulas and charges of common polyatomic ions,
name compounds containing polyatomic ions and write formulas from names of compounds
containing polyatomic ions.
Section Reference 1: Sectin 6.5

85) Which of the following alternatives represents an incorrect name-formula match?

a) potassium dichromate = K2Cr2O7


b) tin(II) hydroxide = Sn(OH)2
c) barium nitrite = BaNO2
d) calcium chlorate = Ca(ClO3)2

Answer: C

Difficulty: hard
Learning Objective 1: Recognize names, formulas and charges of common polyatomic ions,
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name compounds containing polyatomic ions and write formulas from names of compounds
containing polyatomic ions.
Section Reference 1: Section 6.5

86) Which of the following alternatives represents an incorrect name-formula match?

a) calcium chlorate = Ca(ClO4)2


b) tin(II) nitrate = Sn(NO3)2
c) sodium carbonate = Na2CO3
d) silver sulfate = Ag2SO4

Answer: A

Difficulty: hard
Learning Objective 1: Recognize names, formulas and charges of common polyatomic ions,
name compounds containing polyatomic ions and write formulas from names of compounds
containing polyatomic ions.
Section Reference 1: Section 6.5

87) Based on the following figure, the name of the compound shown is

green = chloride; red = oxygen; white = hydrogen

a) hydrogen chlorate.
b) perchloric acid.
c) hydrogen chlorine tetroxide.
d) chlorine trioxygen hydroxide.

Answer: B

Difficulty: hard
Learning Objective 1: Use the rules to name an acid from its formula and to write the formula for
an acid from its name.
Section Reference 1: Section 6.6

88) Which ions combine to form the compound PbO2?

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a) Pb2+ and O–
b) Pb2+ and O2–
c) Pb+ and O2–
d) Pb4+ and O2–

Answer: D

Difficulty: medium
Learning Objective 1: Write the chemical formula for an ionic compound from the name of the
compound
Section Reference 1: Section 6.3

Question type: True/False

89) Calcium sulfide is CaSO3.

Answer: False

Difficulty: medium
Learning Objective 1: Recognize names, formulas and charges of common polyatomic ions,
name compounds containing polyatomic ions and write formulas from names of compounds
containing polyatomic ions.
Section Reference 1: Section 6.5

90) ZnBr2 is a binary compound.

Answer: True

Difficulty: easy
Learning Objective 1: Name binary ionic and nonionic compounds.
Section Reference 1: Section 6.4

91) An ion is a positively or negatively charged atom or group of atoms.

Answer: True

Difficulty: easy
Learning Objective 1: Discuss the formation, charge, and naming of simple ions
Section Reference 1: Section 6.2

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92) The formula of copper(II) sulfate is Cu2S.

Answer: False

Difficulty: medium
Learning Objective 1: Recognize names, formulas and charges of common polyatomic ions,
name compounds containing polyatomic ions and write formulas from names of compounds
containing polyatomic ions.
Section Reference 1: Section 6.5

93) H2SO4 is hydrosulfuric acid.

Answer: False

Difficulty: medium
Learning Objective 1: Use the rules to name an acid from its formula and to write the formula for
an acid from its name.
Section Reference 1: Section 6.6

94) When a chemical formula is written, the more metallic element is placed first.

Answer: True

Difficulty: easy
Learning Objective 1: Write the chemical formula for an ionic compound from the name of the
compound
Section Reference 1: Section 6.3

95) NO3 – is the nitrite ion.

Answer: False

Difficulty: easy
Learning Objective 1: Recognize names, formulas and charges of common polyatomic ions,
name compounds containing polyatomic ions and write formulas from names of compounds
containing polyatomic ions.
Section Reference 1: Section 6.5

96) The formulas of the compounds magnesium oxide, calcium oxide, and barium oxide all
contain the same number of ions.

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Answer: True

Difficulty: easy
Learning Objective 1: Name binary ionic and nonionic compounds.
Section Reference 1: Section 6.4

97) The prefix “tetra” means four.

Answer: True

Difficulty: easy
Learning Objective 1: Name binary ionic and nonionic compounds.
Section Reference 1: Section 6.4

98) All chemical compounds have a charge of zero.

Answer: True

Difficulty: easy
Learning Objective 1: Write the chemical formula for an ionic compound from the name of the
compound
Section Reference 1: Section 6.3

99) All ions have a charge of zero.

Answer: False

Difficulty: easy
Learning Objective 1: Discuss the formation, charge, and naming of simple ions
Section Reference 1: Section 6.2

100) The prefix “hepta” means six.

Answer: False

Difficulty: easy
Learning Objective 1: Name binary ionic and nonionic compounds.
Section Reference 1: Section 6.4

101) AgCl is a molecular compound.

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Answer: False

Difficulty: easy
Learning Objective 1: Name binary ionic and nonionic compounds.
Section Reference 1: Section 6.4

102) CO is a molecular compound.

Answer: True

Difficulty: easy
Learning Objective 1: Name binary ionic and nonionic compounds.
Section Reference 1: Section 6.4

103) NO3- is a molecular compound.

Answer: False

Difficulty: easy
Learning Objective 1: Recognize names, formulas and charges of common polyatomic ions,
name compounds containing polyatomic ions and write formulas from names of compounds
containing polyatomic ions.
Section Reference 1: Section 6.5

104) H2C2O4 is an acid.

Answer: True

Difficulty: medium
Learning Objective 1: Use the rules to name an acid from its formula and to write the formula for
an acid from its name.
Section Reference 1: Section 6.6

Question type: Essay

105) Translate the following sentences into chemical equations:


a) Silver nitrate and potassium chloride yield potassium nitrate and silver chloride.
b) Zinc chromate and lead(II) nitrate yield zinc nitrate and lead(II) chromate.
c) Cuprous nitrate and sodium hydroxide yield cuprous hydroxide and sodium nitrate.
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Answer:

Difficulty: hard
Learning Objective 1: Name binary ionic and nonionic compounds.
Learning Objective 2: Recognize names, formulas and charges of common polyatomic ions,
name compounds containing polyatomic ions and write formulas from names of compounds
containing polyatomic ions.
Section Reference 1: Section 6.4 and 6.5
Solution: a) AgNO3 + KCl  KNO3 + AgCl; b) ZnCrO4 + Pb(NO3)2  Zn(NO3)2 + PbCrO4; c)
CuNO3 + NaOH  CuOH + NaNO3

106) Translate the following sentences into chemical equations:


a) Calcium chloride decomposes to form calcium and chlorine.
b) Carbon and oxygen combine to form carbon dioxide.
c) Magnesium and copper(II) nitrate react to produce copper and magnesium nitrate.

Answer:

Difficulty: hard
Learning Objective 1: Name binary ionic and nonionic compounds.
Learning Objective 2: Recognize names, formulas and charges of common polyatomic ions,
name compounds containing polyatomic ions and write formulas from names of compounds
containing polyatomic ions.
Section Reference 1: Section 6.4 and 6.5
Solution: a) CaCl2  Ca + Cl2; b) C + O2  CO2; c)Mg + Cu(NO3)2  Cu + Mg(NO3)2

107) Write the formulas for the compounds that would form from the combination of these ions:
a) Q +2 and Z-3
b) A +3 and B -1
c) X +2 and Y -2

Answer:

Difficulty: easy
Learning Objective 1: Write the chemical formula for an ionic compound from the name of the
compound
Section Reference 1: Section 6.3
Solution: a) Q3Z2; b) AB3; c) XY

108) Write the formulas for the compounds that would form from the combination of these
polyatomic ions:

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a) AB +3 and YZ –2
b) CD +1 and WX –3
c) EF +2 and UV –1

Answer:

Difficulty: medium
Learning Objective 1: Write the chemical formula for an ionic compound from the name of the
compound
Section Reference 1: Section 6.3
Solution: a) (AB)2(YZ)3; b) (CD)3WX; c) EF(UV)2

109) Identify four elements that can form more than one cation.

Answer:

Difficulty: easy
Learning Objective 1: Name binary ionic and nonionic compounds.
Section Reference 1: Section 6.4
Solution: Many transition elements form more than one cation. List any four of the following.
Some examples are: titanium, vanadium, chromium, manganese, iron, cobalt, nickel, copper,
gold, and others.

110) Nitrogen and oxygen combine in a number of ways. In these compounds the oxygen atom
always carries a –2 charge. What is the charge of the nitrogen atom in each of the following
compounds?
a) NO
b) NO2
c) N2O
d) N2O4

Answer:

Difficulty: hard
Learning Objective 1: Name binary ionic and nonionic compounds.
Section Reference 1: Section 6.4
Solution: a) +2; b) +4; c) +1; d) +4

111) Name the following compounds formed between nitrogen and oxygen.
a) NO
b) NO2
c) N2O

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d) N2O4

Answer:
Difficulty: easy
Learning Objective 1: Name binary ionic and nonionic compounds.
Section Reference 1: Section 6.4
Solution: a) nitrogen monoxide; b) nitrogen dioxide; c) dinitrogen monoxide; d) dinitrogen
tetroxide

112) Write the correct formula for each of the following acids.
a) hydrochloric acid
b) hydrosulfuric acid
c) nitric acid
d) acetic acid
e) sulfuric acid

Answer:

Difficulty: hard
Learning Objective 1: Use the rules to name an acid from its formula and to write the formula for
an acid from its name.
Section Reference 1: Section 6.6
Solution: a) HCl; b) H2S; c) HNO3; d) HC2H3O2; e) H2SO4

113) Write the correct formula for each of the following acids.
a) nitrous acid
b) sulfurous acid
c) hydrobromic acid
d) phosphoric acid
e) chloric acid

Answer:

Difficulty: hard
Learning Objective 1: Use the rules to name an acid from its formula and to write the formula for
an acid from its name.
Section Reference 1: Section 6.6
Solution: a) HNO2; b) H2SO3; c) HBr; d) H3PO4; e) HClO3

114) Complete the following table:

Compound name formula for cation formula for anion

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PbCO3
Co(ClO4)2
Al(NO3)3
NaCN

Answer:
Compound name formula for cation formula for anion
PbCO3 lead(II) carbonate Pb2+ CO32-
Co(ClO4)2 cobalt(II) perchlorate Co2+ ClO -4
Al(NO3)3 aluminum nitrate Al3+ NO3-
NaCN Sodium cyanide Na+ CN–

Difficulty: hard
Learning Objective 1: Name binary ionic and nonionic compounds.
Learning Objective 2: Recognize names, formulas and charges of common polyatomic ions,
name compounds containing polyatomic ions and write formulas from names of compounds
containing polyatomic ions.
Section Reference 1: Sections 6.4 and 6.5

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