Review of Nomenclature
Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
____ 1. What is the formula for the compound formed by calcium ions and chloride ions?
a. | CaCl | c. | CaCl3 |
b. | Ca2Cl | d. | CaCl2 |
____ 2. Name the compound Fe(NO2)2.
a. | iron(II) nitrate | c. | ferric nitrate |
b. | iron(II) nitrite | d. | ferrous nitride |
____ 3. Name the compound SO3.
a. | sulfur trioxide | c. | selenium trioxide |
b. | silver trioxide | d. | sodium trioxide |
____ 4. How many atoms of fluorine are present in a molecule of carbon tetrafluoride, CF4?
a. | 1 | c. | 4 |
b. | 2 | d. | 5 |
____ 5. The formula for carbon dioxide, CO2, can represent
a. | one molecule of carbon dioxide. | c. | one molar mass of carbon dioxide. |
b. | 1 mol of carbon dioxide molecules. | d. | all of the above. |
____ 6. Which formula does NOT represent a molecule?
a. | H2O (water) | c. | CO2 (carbon dioxide) |
b. | NH3 (ammonia) | d. | NaCl (table salt) |
____ 7. Name the compound Zn3(PO4)2.
a. | zinc potassium oxide | c. | zinc phosphate |
b. | trizinc polyoxide | d. | zinc phosphite |
____ 8. What is the metallic ion in copper(II) chloride?
a. | Co2+ | c. | Cu2+ |
b. | Cl2– | d. | Cl– |
____ 9. Using the Stock system, name the compound PbO.
a. | plumbous oxide | c. | potassium oxide |
b. | lead oxide | d. | lead(II) oxide |
____ 10. What is the formula for dinitrogen trioxide?
a. | Ni2O3 | c. | N2O6 |
b. | NO3 | d. | N2O3 |
____ 11. Which of the following is chlorous acid?
a. | HClO | c. | HClO3 |
b. | HClO2 | d. | HClO4 |
Review of Nomenclature
Answer Section
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: III OBJ: 7-1.2
STA: IV(Chem.)B3d
2. ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: III OBJ: 7-1.3
STA: IV(Chem.)B3d
3. ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: II OBJ: 7-1.5
STA: IV(Chem.)B3d
4. ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: II OBJ: 7-1.1
STA: IV(Chem.)B3d
5. ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: II OBJ: 7-1.1
STA: IV(Chem.)B3d
6. ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: II OBJ: 7-1.1
STA: IV(Chem.)B3d
7. ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: III OBJ: 7-1.3
STA: IV(Chem.)B3d
8. ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: II OBJ: 7-1.4
STA: IV(Chem.)B3d
9. ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: II OBJ: 7-1.4
STA: IV(Chem.)B3d
10. ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: II OBJ: 7-1.6
STA: IV(Chem.)B3d
11. ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: II OBJ: 15-1.2