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General
Chemistry 1
Quarter 1 – Module 2:
Formulas and Names of
Compounds
General Chemistry 1 – Grade 11
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Quarter 1 – Module 2: Formulas and Names of Compounds
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General
Chemistry 1
Quarter 1 – Module 2:
Formulas and Names of
Chemical Compounds
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The module is about:

 Lesson 2 – Formulas and Names of Compounds

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. Name and write the formulas of binary compounds using the periodic table.
2. Name and write the formulas of compounds given some common polyatomic
ions and active metals.
3. Explain the significance of naming and writing formulas of compounds.
4. Collect product labels with names and formulas of various substances.

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 What I Know

Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a separate sheet of
paper. You can use your Periodic Table as a reference guide.

1. Which formula represents table salt or Sodium Chloride?

a. H2 O
b. NaCl
c. KCl
d. KNO3

2. Which of the following is a non-metal element?

a. Cl-
b. Na+
c. Si+4
d. Si-4

3. Which element represents the highest oxidation number?

a. Cl-
b. Na+
c. Si+4
d. Al+3

4. Which of the following is a metallic element?

a. Br-
b. Ca+2
c. C-4
d. C+4

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5. What is the compound name of chalk, marble, and limestone?
a. Calcium carbonate
b. Calcium sulfate
c. Calcium ascorbate
d. Calcium oxide

6. Which element has the highest oxidation number?

a. Br-
b. Ca+2
c. B+3
d. C+4

7. Which of the following is a binary compound?

a. NaCl
b. C6H12O6
c. K2SO4
d. Iron (III) Sulfate

8. Acetylsalicylic acid is often used as medication. Which of the following is the

common name of this medicine?
a. Aspirin
b. Ibuprofen
c. Naproxen
d. Advil

9. Which of the following binary compounds contains two nonmetals?

a. NaCl
b. CaBr2
c. K2CO3
d. CO2

10. Which of the following compounds contains polyatomic ions and active metals?
a. SO2
b. LiCl
c. PCl5
d. Mg (OH)2

11. All of the following are true about chemical formula, EXCEPT;
a. It is a way of representing information about proportion of atoms.
b. It uses parenthesis, dashes brackets, and plus-minus signs.

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 c. Subscript can be observed in chemical formula indicating number of
atoms.
d. It is a substance composed of two or more element.

12. Which of the following reasons best explains the significance of writing
formulas of compounds?
a. To give a design to chemical compounds or substances.
b. To know if the substance is made of 2 or more element.
c. To give information about chemical proportion of atoms.
d. To give students a hard time in writing it.

13. Dextrose is the common name of what chemical compound?

a. Fructose
b. Galactose
c. Glucose
d. Sucrose

14. Methane or natural gas has a formula of ____________.

a. CH4
b. HClO
c. NaOH
d. SiO2

15. Which of the following compounds has three oxygen atoms in its formula?
a. CH4
b. Na2CO3
c. SiO2
d. Si2O

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 Lesson
Formulas and Names of
1 Compounds
Congratulations for the job well done! In your previous lesson in Grade 8, you have
learned that elements are arranged according to groups (families) and periods
(series). The elements of group IA have oxidation number of +1 which means these
elements can lose one electron to other elements in forming compounds. On the
contrary, the elements of Group 7A are assigned an oxidation number of -1, meaning
that each element carries one electron to become chemically stable.

What’s In

In this part. You will determine the oxidation numbers of the common
elements based on their position in the periodic table, you will find it easy to
write chemical formulas of binary compounds.

Activity 1: What’s Oxidation Number?

Directions: Fill in the table the oxidation number of certain elements in different
groups. Copy and write your answer on a separate sheet of paper. You can use
your periodic table of elements as your references.

Group 1 Group 2 Group 13 Group 14 Group 15 Group 16

(Ia) (IIa) (IIIa) (IVa) (Va) (VIa)
Li - Be - B- C- N- O-

Na - Mg - Al - Si - P- S-

K- Ca - Ga - Ge - As - Se -

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 Notes to the Teacher
This module is composed of different activities chemical formula
of common substances and concept on writing and naming
compounds. Utilization of different resources is suggested.

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 What’s New

Great work young chemist! This time, you will write chemical formulas of given
compounds and tell their corresponding names and vice versa. Always remember
that naming binary compounds (ionic) and ternary (polyatomic) compounds, the
metal is named first, followed by the nonmetal with the ending -ide and the name of
polyatomic ions, respectively. Meanwhile, binary compounds with two nonmetals
(covalent) are named like ionic compounds except that prefixes are used.

Chemical Formula and Names

The total number of natural and synthetic compounds runs in millions. Some
of these substances are commonly used in our everyday life. For example, sucrose is
better known as sugar, and sodium chloride simply referred to as table salt. And
everyone recognizes dihydrogen monoxide by its popular name, water.

Sadly, common names usually give no information about chemical

composition. To describe the atomic makeup of compounds, chemist use systematic
for naming compounds and writing chemical formula.

Activity 2: Let’s Cross

Direction: Write the formula of a compound using the crossover method. Use a
separate sheet of paper.

The crossover method is a shortcut that can help you determine the formula of an
ionic compound. To use the crossover method, follow the steps below.
1. Write the formulas of the ions beside each other.
2. Cross over the magnitude (amount or size) of the charge on the cation (positive
ion) so that it is the subscript for the anion (negative ion).
3. Cross over the magnitude of the charge on the anion so that it is the subscript for
the cation.
4. Reduce to lowest terms if necessary.
5. Check your formula.

Model Problem 1:
Determine the formula of each compound.
1. Magnesium chloride 2. Calcium oxide

Solution:
(a) Determine the subscripts by crossing over the magnitudes of the charges.
Remember that you do not write the number 1.
(b) Check the formula by adding the charges on the ions: [+2 + [2 × (–1)] = 0],

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[+2 + (-2) = 0]. The total charge is zero. The formula is correct.

1. MgCl2 - Magnesium 2. CaO – Calcium oxide

chloride
Name of Compound Formula

1. barium bromide

2. gallium sulphide

3. magnesium nitride

4. lithium oxide

5. aluminum chloride

6. calcium sulphide

7. sodium nitride

8. beryllium fluoride

Activity 2.2: Collect them All

Direction: Collect product labels with names and formulas of various substances and
list them down in the table below. Write only the possible active substances or
compounds in that specific product. Use a separate sheet of paper to answer this.

Name of Product Name of Formula

compound/substances

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

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 What is It

Well done chemist! Now that you know already how to name and write the formula
of compounds, let us discuss formulas and names of compounds more deeply.

How chemical compound differ from common names and chemical formula?

Chemical compound is a chemical substance composed of two or more elements.

They are held together by a chemical bond. There will be a fixed ratio for a chemical
compound determining the composition of it. For example, dihydrogen oxide (H2O) is
a compound consisting of two hydrogen atoms bonded to an oxygen atom.

Common names of chemical compound, for almost every chemical compound

there will be a chemical name or scientific name, and a common name. Scientist or
chemist identify a particular chemical compound from it scientific name. But in
general, they are known by their common names and many of them are a part of our
day to day life. For instance, the chemical name of NaCl is Sodium Chloride and its
common name is salt. This is the same with dihydrogen oxide (H 2O) or commonly
known as water.

Chemical Formula is a way of representing information about chemical proportions

of atom which is usually done by a subscript. This subscript usually seen at the
lower right part of the symbol that indicates the number of atom of that element.
Aside from element’s symbol, we can also use numbers, and sometimes other
symbols like parenthesis, dashes, brackets, commas, and plus and minus signs.

Now let’s have a look at the common names and chemical formula of some chemical
compounds or substance we often encounter.

TABLE 1: Common Name and Chemical Formula of Chemical Compound

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 Chemical Compound Common Name Chemical Formula
Acetic acid Vinegar CH3COOH
Acetone Nail polish remover H3COCH3
Acetylsalicylic acid Aspirin C9H8O4
Ascorbic acid Vitamin C C6H8O6
Butane Lighter fuel C4O10
Caffeine No-Doz tablets C8H10N4O2
Ethanol Ethyl alcohol CH3CH2OH
Glucose Dextrose C6H12O6
Hypochlorous acid Laundry bleach HClO
Kerosene Lamp oil CnH2n+2
Lactic acid Milk acid CH3COHCOOH
Methane Natural gas CH4
Naphthalene Moth ball C10H8
Oxalic acid rust remover HO2CCO2H
Silicon oxide Sand SiO2
Sodium bicarbonate Baking powder NaHCO3
Sodium carbonate Washing soda Na2CO3
Sodium Chloride Table salt NaCl
Sodium hydroxide Lye; Caustic soda NaOH
Sucrose Sugar C6H22O11

You can easily write the names and formulas of these common compounds if you are
familiar with the oxidation numbers or charges of common cations, anions and
polyatomic ions, and also with the Greek prefixes used in naming covalent
compounds.

TABLE 2: Cations of metals

Alkali metal cations Alkaline earth metal Other metal cations
Symbol Name cations Al3+ aluminum ion
Li+ lithium ion Symbol Name
Na + sodium ion Mg 2+ magnesium ion
K+ potassium ion Ca 2+ calcium ion
Rb+ rubidium ion Sr2+ strontium ion
Cs + cesium ion Ba 2+ barium ion

TABLE 3: Anions of non-metals

Symbol Name Symbol Name
F- fluoride ion O 2- oxide ion
Cl- chloride ion S2- sulfide ion
Br- bromide ion
I- iodide ion
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TABLE 3: Common polyatomic ions

TABLE 4: Greek Prefixes

Number Prefix Number Prefix
one mono- six hexa-
two di- seven hepta-
three tri- eight octa-
four tetra- nine nona-
five penta- ten deca-

(Note: references for common ions and their charges can be found in the link below
https://www.morehouse.edu/media/chemistry/brian-lawrence/genchem/ions.pdf)

Naming Binary Compounds of Metals with Fixed Charges (Ionic)

A binary compound is one made of two different elements. There can be one
of each element such as in NaCl or KF. There can also be several of each element
such as Na2O or AlBr3.

Please remember that all elements involved in this lesson have ONLY ONE charge.
That includes BOTH the cation AND the anion involved in the formula.

Points to remember about naming a compound from its formula

1. The order for names in a binary compound is first the cation, then the anion.
2. Use the name of cation with a fixed oxidation state directly from the periodic
table.
3. The name of the anion will be made from the root of the element's name plus
the suffix "-ide."

Example 1: Write the name of the following formula: H2S

Step #1 - Look at first element and name it. Result of this step = hydrogen.
Step #2 - Look at second element. Use root of its full name (which is sulf-) plus
the ending "-ide." Result of this step = sulfide.
The resulting name is hydrogen sulfide

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These two steps give the full name of H2S. Notice that the presence of the subscript
is ignored. There are other types of binary compounds where you must pay attention
to the subscript. Those compounds involve cations with variable charges.

Example 2: Write the name of the following formula: MgBr2

Step #1 - Look at first element and name it. Result of this step = magnesium.
Step #2 - Look at second element. Use root of its full name (which is brom-)
plus the ending "-ide." Result of this step = bromide.
The resulting name is magnesium bromide
Note the presence of the subscript does not play a role in this name.

Writing Formula of Binary Compounds of Metals with Fixed Charges (Ionic)

Please remember that all elements involved in this lesson have ONLY
ONE charge. That includes BOTH the metal AND the nonmetal involved in the
formula.
Points to remember about writing the formula from the name
1. The order in a formula is first the cation, then the anion.
2. You must know the charges associated with each cation and anion.
3. The sum of the positive charge and the sum of the negative charges MUST add
up to zero.
4. You MAY NOT adjust the charges of the cations or anions to get a total charge
of zero.
5. You MAY adjust the subscripts to get a total charge of zero.

Example 1: Write the formula from the following name: sodium bromide
Step #1 - Write down the symbol and charge of the first word. Result = Na +
Step #2 - Write down the symbol and charge of the second word. Result = Br¯
Step #3 - Use the minimum number of cations and anions needed to make
the sum of all charges in the formula equal zero. In this case, only
one Na+ and one Br¯ are required.
The resulting formula is NaBr.

Example 2: Write the formula from the following name: aluminum chloride
Step #1 - Write down the symbol and charge of the first word. Result = Al3+
Step #2 - Write down the symbol and charge of the second word. Result = Cl¯
Step #3 - Use the minimum number of cations and anions needed to make
the sum of all charges in the formula equal zero. In this case, only
one Al3+ is required, but three Cl¯ are required.
Why? Answer - Three negative one charges are required because there is one positive
three charge. Only in this way can the total charge of the formula be zero.
The resulting formula is AlCl3.

Naming Binary Compounds of Metals with Various Charges (Ionic)

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 A binary compound is one made of two different elements. There can be one
of each element such as in CuCl or FeO. There can also be several of each element
such as Fe2O3 or CuBr2.

This lesson shows you how to name binary compounds (using the common
naming system) from the formula when a cation of variable charge is involved. The
four formulas above are all examples of this type. Important point to remember: the
cations involved in this lesson have variable charges. The anions involved have only
one charge.

TABLE 5: Root words of Elements

Element root Element root
iron "ferr-" chromium "chrom-"
lead "plumb-" tin "stann-"
copper "cupr-" cobalt "cobalt-"
gold "aur-" manganese "mangan-"
mercury "mercur-"

Example #1: FeO

Step #1 - the first part of the name is the root of the first element in the formula
plus a suffix. For iron the root to use is "ferr-". The suffix will be
either "-ous" or "-ic."
Here is how to determine the suffix.
1. Multiply the charge of the anion (the O) by its subscript. Ignore the fact that
it is negative.
2. Divide the result by the subscript of the cation (the Fe). This gives the positive
charge on the cation.
3. The lower of the two values for a given cation is assigned the ending "-ous"
and the higher uses the ending "-ic."
The result from (1) and (2) just above is two. (As you memorize the various charges,
you will also internalize the above three steps.)

That last part merits a repeat: the lower of the two values will use the "-ous" ending
and the higher will use "-ic." I can see you saying to yourself "How in the world do I
know which one is the lower and which one is the higher?" Answer - you will know
from your studies which one is lower and which is higher.

For example, iron takes on a +2 value and a +3 value. As you begin to learn these
values, the question of lower and higher becomes much easier. Trust me!
Step #2 - the anion is named in the usual manner of stem plus "ide."
The answer to this example is ferrous oxide.

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Writing Formula of Binary Compounds of Metals with Various Charges (Ionic)

Example #1: cuprous chloride

Step #1 - cuprous is the name of a very specific cation. It is Cu + and nothing
else.
Step #2 - chloride is the name of a specific anion. It is Cl¯.
Step #3 - remembering that the total charge of the formula must be zero, you
write the formula CuCl.

Naming Binary Compounds of Two Nonmetals (Covalent)

This lesson shows you how to name binary compounds from the formula when
two nonmetals are involved. The four formulas above are all examples of this type.
Important point to remember: NO metals (which act as the cation) are involved. That
means one of the nonmetals will be acting in the positive role while the other is
negative.

In fact, you do not even need to know the charges, since the formula comes right
from the element names and their prefixes. Be aware that heavy use of Greek number
prefixes are used in this lesson. Here are the first ten:
TABLE 6: Greek prefixes
Number Prefix Number Prefix
one mono- six hexa-
two di- seven hepta-
three tri- eight octa-
four tetra- nine nona-
five penta- ten deca-
Example #1 - write the name for IF7.
Step #1 - the first element is iodine and there is only one. This part of the
name will be "iodine", NOT "monoiodine."
Step #2 - the second element is fluorine, so "fluoride" is used. Since there are
seven, the prefix "hepta" is used.
The name of this compound is iodine heptafluoride.

Example #2 - write the name for N2O4.

Step #1 - the first part of the name comes from the first element's name:
nitrogen. Since there are two atoms, the prefix "di-" is used giving
dinitrogen.
Step #2 - The second part of the name comes from the root of the second
symbol plus 'ide' as well as the prefix "tetra-,"therefore tetr + ox +
ide = tetroxide.
This compound is named dinitrogen tetroxide.
Notice the dropping of the "a" in tetra.

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Writing Formula of Binary Compounds of Two Nonmetals (Covalent)
Example #1 - write the formula for dinitrogen trioxide.
Example #2 - write the name for carbon monoxide.
Step #1 - the first name will tell you the first element in the formula. In the
first example above, it would be N and in the second, C.

If there is a prefix on the name, this gives the subscript on the element. In the first
example above, the "di-" tells you there are two nitrogen. Absence of a prefix, as in
the second example, says there is only one of that element involved.

Step #2 - the anion name tells you the element; oxide means oxygen. Once
again, the prefix will tell you how many of the element are involved.
"Tri-" means three and "mono-" means one.
The correct formulas of the two examples are N2O3 and CO.

Note that "monoxide' is written rather than "oxide" when there is one atom of the
second element involved. Note also that when one element of the first atom is
involved, no "mono-" is used. Monocarbon monoxide is just as wrong as carbon oxide.

Compounds Involving a Polyatomic Ion

These compounds to follow ARE NOT binary compounds. They contain three
or more elements, as opposed to only two in a binary compound.

The Greek method WILL NOT be used. That naming technique is used only for binary
compounds of two nonmetals. That means, if you see a formula like BaSO4, the name
is not barium monosulfur tetraoxide. Another example: Na2SO3 is not named
disodium monosulfur trioxide.

Consequently, a warning: it is important that you learn to recognize the presence of

a polyatomic ion in a formula.

The cations used will be a mix of fixed charges AND variable charges. You must know
which are which.

Another warning: you must also know the charges associated with each polyatomic
ion. For example, NO3¯ is called nitrate and it has a minus one charge. IT DOES
NOT. Another example along these lines is NH4+, the ammonium ion. It DOES NOT
have a +4 charge, it has a +1 charge.

Use of Parenthesis

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 When more than one polyatomic ion is required, parenthesis are used to
enclose the ion with the subscript going outside the parenthesis. For example, the
very first formula used is Fe(NO3)2. This means that two NO3¯ are involved in the
compound. Without the parenthesis, the formula would be FeNO32, a far cry from the
correct formula.

When you say a formula involving parenthesis out loud, you use the word "taken" as
in the formula for ammonium sulfide, which is (NH 4)2S. Out loud, you say "N H four
taken twice S." OR with the formula for copper (II) chlorate, which is Cu(ClO 3)2. You
say “Cu Cl O three taken twice."

Naming Polyatomic ion

Example #1 - write the name for Fe(NO3)2
Step #1 - decide if the cation is one showing variable charge. If so, a Roman
numeral will be needed. In this case, iron does show variable
charge.
If a variable charge cation is involved, you must determine the Roman numeral
involved. You do this by computing the total charge contributed by the polyatomic
ion. In this case, NO3¯ has a minus one charge and there are two of them, making a
total of minus 2.
Therefore, the iron must be a positive two, in order to keep the total charge of
the formula at zero.
Step #2 - determine the name of the polyatomic ion. Nitrate is the name of
NO3¯.
The correct name is iron(II) nitrate. The common name would be ferrous nitrate.

Example #2 - write the name for KMnO4

Step #1 - the cation, K+, does not show a variable charge, so no Roman
numeral is needed. The name is potassium.
Step#2 - MnO4¯ is recognized as the permanganate ion.
The name of this compound is potassium permanganate.

Writing formula of polyatomic ion

Example #1 - write the formula for silver cyanide
Step #1 - the first word tells you the symbol of the cation. In this case it is Ag +.
Step #2 - silver has a constant charge of +1, it is not a cation with variable
charge.
Step #3 - the polyatomic formula and charge comes from the second name.
In this case, cyanide means CN¯.
Step #4 - remembering the rule that a formula must have zero total charge,
you write the formula AgCN.

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 This graphic summarizes example #2:

Example #2 - write the formula for sodium phosphate

Step #1 - the cation, sodium, is Na+, and it does not show a variable charge.
Step#2 - phosphate is PO43¯.

The formula of this compound is Na3PO4. Notice that no parenthesis are

required since only one polyatomis is used.

This graphic summarizes example #4:

Excellent work scientist! Now that you already know the common name, chemical
formula of common chemical compounds and have been familiarized how to write
and name it, try to answer the simple activity below.

Directions: Given the formula, name the compound and write the formula given the

What’s More

name of the compound. Write your answer in a separate sheet of paper

Activity 4: Binary and Polyatomic Compounds

a. Binary Ionic Compound

1. BeBr2 = ____________________________

2. Na2O = _____________________________

3. CaF2 = _____________________________

4. BP = _____________________________

5. Al2O3 = _____________________________
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 6. Rubidium oxide = ___________________

7. Calcium iodide = ____________________

8. Cesium oxide = ______________________

9. Magnesium iodide = __________________

10. Lithium chloride = __________________

b. Binary Covalent Compound

1. OsO4 = _______________________________

2. XeO3 = ________________________________

3. PF3 = _________________________________

4. SCl4 = ______________________________

5. BrCl5 = _______________________________

6. Krypton difluoride = ___________________

7. Xenon hexafluoride = __________________

8. Sulfur trioxide = _______________________

9. Carbon dioxide = ______________________

10. Dinitrogen pentasulfide = _____________

c. Ternary Compounds

1. Sn(HS)2 = _____________________________

2. Mg(H2PO4)2 = _________________________

3. NH4NO3 = _____________________________

4. Ag3PO4 = _____________________________

5. Co(NO2)3 = ____________________________

6. Potassium perchlorate = _______________

7. Lead (IV) hydrogen phosphate = ________

8. Aluminum sulfate = ____________________

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9. Iron (II) bicarbonate = __________________

10. Barium iodate =_______________________

Summarize what you have learned from the very start by answering the questions
below.

Activity 5: Chemistry Everywhere

Directions: Complete the table below by filling what is missing. Write your answer on
a separate sheet of paper.

Chemical Compound Common Name Chemical Formula

1. Sodium Chloride

2. Bleach (laundry)

3. P2O5

4. milk of magnesia

5. Calcium carbonate

1. In what way can naming and writing formula help scientists develop new
drugs, cosmetics, fabrics and dyes?
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2. What are the significances of naming and writing formulas of compounds?

___________________________________________________________________________
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___________________________________________________________________________
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3. How do chemical compounds differ from common names and chemical

formulas?
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___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________

Job well done chemist! You are close to completing your work. Why don’t you apply
what you have learned in this module? Try this Activity 6.

Activity 6: Let’s Name and Write its Formula

Directions: Complete this table of chemical names and formulas. Write your answer
on a separate sheet of paper.

Name Formula
1. __________________ CO
2. Hydrogen chloride ____________
3. __________________ NO
4. Sulfur dioxide ____________
5. Nitrogen dioxide ____________
6. __________________ SiO2
7. Phosphorous trichloride ____________
8. Carbon tetrachloride ____________
9. __________________ SO3
10.__________________ N2O4
11. Diphosphorous pentoxide ____________
12. Sulphur hexafluoride ____________
13. __________________ ClF5
14. Iron (III) nitrate ____________
15. ___________________ Na2SO3
Activity 6.1: Chemistry at Home!
Directions: Supply the common name of substance and its chemical formula
that you think is the most appropriate substance that you must use in the given
situation.
Ex. I want to erase the nail polish in my fingernails using Nail polish remover
(H3COCH3).

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 Assessment

After a long night of sleep, it’s time to get up and enjoy your day by first
brushing your teeth with toothpaste and rinse it with ____________________. Next is,
we’ll try to cook for your breakfast. Since we are Filipino, we love to have rice in our
plate which is a good source of carbohydrate. And to have a healthy lifestyle, instead
of using MSG, we’ll only be using __________________ to season our “ginataang
monggo” as our viand. After eating, since you are a good son and daughter of your
parents you will help in washing all your dirty clothes using _____________________.
After working, I think you deserve to be treated with snack. So here are pineapple,
orange, and mango fresh fruits that is rich in ______________________, and pancake
made with flour and ________________________. After a long day, it’s time to sleep.
now,.but before that, here’s your favorite yogurt which is rich in __________________.
Have a good night!
Multiple Choice. Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a
separate sheet of paper.

1. Ionic compounds are written with __________.

a. anion (- ion) first then cation (+ ion)
b. cation (+ ion) first then anion (- ion)
c. either way is fine
d. polyatomic ions first

2. What is the formula when Ba+2, and Br-1 are combined?

a. BaBr2
b. BrBa
c. Br2Ba2
d. Br2Ba

3. When adding a subscript to a polyatomic ion, what would you consider?

a. Multiply any subscripts on the polyatomic ion by the subscript you are
adding.
b. Put parentheses around the polyatomic ion before adding a subscript.
c. Put the polyatomic ion in square brackets before adding the subscript.
d. Write the new subscript next to any subscripts on the polyatomic ion.

4. What is the correct name for P₃Cl₆?

a. Phosphorous chloride
b. Potassium chloride
c. Tetraphosphorous heptachloride
d. Triphosphorous hexachloride

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5. What is the correct formula for dinitrogen tetroxide?
a. N₃O₃
b. N₂O₄
c. N₄O₂
d. (N₂)₂(O₄)₃

6. What is the correct formula for phosphorous trichloride?

a. P₃Cl
b. PCl₃
c. KCl₃
d. K₃Cl

7. What is the correct formula for dichlorine monoxide?

a. Cl₂O
b. ClO₂
c. Co₃O
d. (Cl₂)₂O

8. Silicon oxide is commonly known as sand. Which do you think is the

chemical formula of silicon oxide?
a. SO2
b. S2O2
c. Si2O2
d. SiO2

9. What is the correct name for CCl4?

a. Monocarbon tetrachloride
b. Tetracarbon monochloride
c. Carbon tetrachloride
d. Carbon chloride

10. Group 15 elements form what type of charge?

a. +15
b. +3
c. +1
d. -3

11. What is the chemical formula of Hydroxide ion?

a. H+
b. O2-
c. OH-

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12. Which of the following is sulfate?

a. SO3
b. SO32-
c. SO4
d. SO42-

13. An ionic compound of calcium and chlorine would be named __________.

a. calcium chloride
b. calcium chlorine
c. calcium chlorite
d. chlorine calcium.

14. All of the following are true about chemical formula, EXCEPT;
a. It is a way of representing information about proportion of atoms.
b. It uses parenthesis, dashes brackets, and plus-minus signs.
c. Subscript can be observed in chemical formula indicating number of
atoms.
d. It is a substance composed of two or more element.

15. Which of the following do you think the best reason why chemical formula
was invented?
e. To give a design to chemical compounds or substances.
f. To know if the substance is made of 2 or more element.
g. To give information about chemical proportion of atoms.
h. To give students a hard time in writing it.

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 Additional Activities

Congratulations! You’ve come this far. I know you’ve learned a lot about chemical
compounds, their names, and formulas. Try this Activity 7, can you identify what is
asked?

Circle: Give the Chemical formula

Square: Give the Chemical compound
Triangle: Give the Common name
(Note: Some examples here are acids and bases which you might encountered in the
later part of your lessons)

Activity 7:

Refrigerator
Comfort room
NaHCO3
Hydrochloric acid
KAI(SO4).12H2O
Hypochlorous acid
SiO2
Sodium carbonate

Kitchen

NaCl

CH3COOH

H2O

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What I Know Assessment
1. B 1. B
2. A 2. A
3. C 3. B
4. B 4. D
5. A 5. B
6. D 6. B
7. A 7. A
8. A 8. D
9. D 9. C
10. D 10. D
11. D 11. C
12. C 12. D
13. C 13. A
14. A 14. D
15. B 15. C
Answer Key
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Roy, Sanjay, 2016. Chemistry in our daily life: Preliminary info. Journal (International Journal of
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