Quiz  /  Naming Compounds

  • 1. 
    What suffix is used on the second element in a two element compound?

  • -ide
  • -ous
  • -ic
  • -ate

  • 2. 
    What is the name for the compound CO2?

  • Carbon Dioxide
  • Carbon Monoxide
  • Dicarbon Oxide
  • Dicarbon Oxate

  • 3. 
    How would you write the chemical formula for the compound dinitrogen monoxide?

  • N2O
  • NO2
  • N2O2
  • I2N

  • 4. 
    What prefix is used if there are three atoms of an element in a given compound?

  • Tetra-
  • Di-
  • Mono-
  • Tri-

  • 5. 
    If a compound is made from a metal element and a non-metal element, which element goes first in the name?

  • Metal element
  • Non-metal element
  • It's based on their position in the Periodic Table
  • It's alphabetical

  • 6. 
    If a compound is made from two non-metal elements, which element goes first in the name?

  • The element to the left of the Periodic table
  • The element to the right of the Periodic table
  • It's alphabetical
  • The element with the highest atomic number

  • 7. 
    What prefix is used if there are two atoms of an element in a given compound?

  • Tetra-
  • Di-
  • Mono-
  • Tri-

  • 8. 
    What is the name for the compound S3N2?

  • Sulfur dinitride
  • Trisulfur dinitride
  • Disulfur trinitride
  • Tetrasulfur dinitride

  • 9. 
    What suffix is used by hydro acids?

  • -ate
  • -ur
  • -ic
  • -ous

  • 10. 
    What is the common name for the compound dihydrogen monoxide?

  • Fire
  • Air
  • Dirt
  • Water
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