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Naming Compounds Quiz #1 Review

Directions:  Using the following endings, complete each problem: -ide, -ate, - ite, -ic, -ous.

1. When the name of a compound has an “-ide” ending, this means that there are no more than  _______(number) different elements making up that compound.  This type of compound is known as a _____________ compound.

2. Name these comounds:
1. Na₃N                                    sodium nit______
2. NaNO₂                                    sodium nit______
3. NaNO₃                                    sodium nit______

3. Write the OXIDATION NUMBER above the underlined symbol:
1. ZnS

2. Ca(NO₃)₂

3. NaOH

4. FeCl₃

5. H₂SO₄

6. AgCl

4. Name these compounds:
1. Mg(ClO₂)₂ –

2. NaClO₃ –

3. NaCl –

5. Write the “-ic” or “-ous” ending:
1. Hg⁺¹   =   mercur_____
2. Fe⁺²   =   ferr______
3. Cu⁺²   =   cupr______

6. Write the modern name for each compound:
1. CuBr    =    copper (   )  bromide
2. CuCO₃   =   copper (    ) carbonate
3. HgO   =   mercury (   ) oxide