Summer Work: Naming & Writing Formulas

AP Chemistry

AP CHEMISTRY
SUMMER WORK

NAMING & WRITING THE FORMULAS OF

CHEMICAL COMPOUNDS
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Naming Simple Compounds

Molecule or molecular compound is an assembly of two or more non-metal atoms

tightly bonded together.

A diatomic molecule is a molecule made from two atoms of the same element. The
following seven elements form diatomic molecules in their natural state:

H2, N2, O2, F2, Cl2, Br2, I2

An allotrope is one of two or more distinct forms of an element, such as: graphite and
diamond (for carbon) and dioxygen (O2 - usually referred to simply as oxygen) and ozone (O3).

Molecular compounds (also known as covalent compounds) are composed of

nonmetal elements that bond together into larger particles using covalent bonds (bonds
created by the sharing of their valence electrons.

Molecular formulas show the exact number of atoms of each element in the
molecule.

Empirical formulas are the simplest whole-number ratio of the atoms in a molecular
compound or an ionic compound...

Ionic compounds are composed of ions and usually contain both metals and non-metals.
The ions in an ionic compound form when the metal atoms give one or more electrons to the
nonmetal atoms. Consequently, the metal ion is positively charged (called an cation) and the
nonmetal ions are negatively charged (called the anions). Ionic compounds must be electrically
neutral, so the sum of the charges of the anions and cations must equal zero. Because the
formulas of ionic compounds must be empirical formulas, make sure the subscripts are reduced
to their simplest ratio.

Watch the following instructional video:

Ionic vs. Molecular Compounds
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKA4CZwbZWU
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Naming & Writing Formulas of Molecular Compounds

Watch the following instructional video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DejkvR4pvRw

Identifying a Molecular Compound (aka Covalent Compound)

A molecular compound contains ALL non-metal elements (located on the right
side of the staircase on the periodic table).

General Naming Rule:

Prefix (except mono) + nonmetal name + prefix + nonmetal name + ide

Prefix Definitions

Prefix Meaning Prefix Meaning

Mono 1 Hexa 6
Di 2 Hepta 7
Tri 3 Octa 8
Tetra 4 Nona 9
Penta 5 Deca 10

Examples of molecular compounds

Formula Name
CO carbon monoxide
CO2 carbon dioxide
NO2 nitrogen dioxide
N2O4 dinitrogen tetraoxide
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Naming & Writing Formulas for Molecular Compounds

Practice Problems
Instructions: Write the formula from the names of the following molecular compounds and
vice versa.

1. disilicon trioxide __________

2. nitrogen dioxide __________

3. carbon tetrachloride __________

4. trisulfur monoxide __________

5. phosphorus trisulfide __________

6. boron tribromide __________

7. carbon monoxide __________

8. dinitrogen pentoxide __________

9. carbon dioxide __________

10. phosphorus hexafluoride __________

11. ______________________ SeCl2

12. ______________________ NO

13. ______________________ P2S

14. ______________________ Si3I8

15. ______________________ S2 O

16. ______________________ PBr5

17. ______________________ N2Se3

18. ______________________ As2O4

19. ______________________ PH3

20. ______________________ OCl2

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Naming & Writing Formulas for Molecular Compounds

ANSWERS
Practice Problems
Instructions: Check your answers.
1. disilicon trioxide Si2O3

2. nitrogen dioxide NO2

3. carbon tetrachloride CCl4

4. trisulfur monoxide S3 O

5. phosphorus trisulfide PS3

6. boron tribromide BBr3

7. carbon monoxide CO

8. dinitrogen pentoxide N2O5

9. carbon dioxide CO2

10. phosphorus hexafluoride PF6

11. selenium dichloride SeCl2

12. nitrogen monoxide NO

13. diphosphorus monosulfide P2S

14. trisilicon octaiodide Si3I8

15. disulfur monoxide S2 O

16. phosphorus pentabromide PBr5

17. dinitrogen triselenide N2Se3

18. diarsenic tetraoxide As2O4

19. phosphorus trihydride PH3

20. oxygen dichloride OCl2

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Naming & Writing Formulas of Ionic Compounds

Identifying an Ionic Compound

An ionic compound will start with a metal element or ammonium (NH4) and end
with a non-metal or polyatomic ion (more about that later).

There are three main types of ionic compound to be considered:

• Basic (binary) ionic compounds (contain 1 metal & 1 nonmetal element)
• Ionic compounds containing a polyatomic ion
• Ionic compounds containing a transition metal

Examples of ionic compounds

Formula Name
BaCl2 barium chloride
(NH4)2SO4 ammonium sulfate
Cu2S copper I sulfide
Mn(NO3)4 manganese IV nitrate

We will learn the rules for naming and writing formulas for each type, one at a time, and then
put it all together.
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Naming & Writing Formulas of Binary* Ionic Compounds

*a binary ionic compound is the simplest kind of ionic compound. It has only two elements in it
(one metal and one nonmetal).

Naming Binary Ionic Compounds

General Rule:
1. Write the name of the metal ion (same as the element’s name)
2. Write the name of the nonmetal ion (element’s name, but change the ending to –ide)
Example: MgCl2 Magnesium Chlorine à Magnesium Chloride

Writing Formulas for Binary Ionic Compounds

Watch the following instructional videos:

Introduction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URc75hoKGLY&t=19s
Practice: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_LVANMpJ0c

Practice Problems
Instructions: Write the formula from the names of the following binary ionic compounds and
vice versa.

1. _____________________ Na2S

2. _____________________ SrO

3. _____________________ Be3N2

4. _____________________ CaF2

5. _____________________ KCl

6. Cesium Phosphide _____________________

7. Barium Bromide _____________________

8. Lithium Oxide _____________________

9. Aluminum Selenide _____________________

10. Rubidium Iodide _____________________

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Naming & Writing Formulas of Binary Ionic Compounds

Answers
Practice Problems
Instructions: Check your answers.

1. Sodium sulfide Na2S

2. Strontium oxide SrO

3. Beryllium nitride Be3N2

4. Calcium fluoride CaF2

5. Potassium chloride KCl

6. Cesium Phosphide Cs3P

7. Barium Bromide BaBr2

8. Lithium Oxide Li2O

9. Aluminum Selenide Al2Se3

10. Rubidium Iodide RbI

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What is a Polyatomic Ion?

A polyatomic ion is an ion made from a charged group of bonded atoms consisting of more than
one element.

Watch the following instructional videos:

Definition: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJZeZvDxcx8

IMPORTANT: In AP Chemistry, the names, formulas, and charges of the common polyatomic
ions MUST BE MEMORIZED! You will be tested on these during the first two days of school.

AP Chemistry Polyatomic Ion Memorization List

(see the next page for tips on how to do it!)

1+ Cations HSO4 1- Hydrogen Sulfate

NH4 1+ Ammonium NO2 1- Nitrite
NO3 1- Nitrate
1- Anions OH 1- Hydroxide
C2H3O2 1- Acetate MnO4 1- Permanganate
CN 1- Cyanide SCN1- thiocyanate
BrO 1- Hypobromite
BrO2 1- Bromite 2- Anions

BrO3 1- Bromate CO3 2- Carbonate

BrO4 1- Perbromate C2O4 2- Oxalate

ClO 1- Hypochlorite CrO4 2- Chromate

ClO2 1- Chlorite Cr2O7 2- Dichromate

ClO3 1- Chlorate HPO4 2- Hydrogen Phosphate

ClO4 1- Perchlorate O22- Peroxide

IO 1- Hypoiodite SO3 2- Sulfite

SO4 2- Sulfate
IO2 1- Iodite
S2O32- Thiosulfate
IO3 1- Iodate
IO4 1- Periodate
3- Anions
HCO3 1- Hydrogen Carbonate
PO3 3- Phosphite
H2PO4 1- Dihydrogen Phosphate
PO4 3- Phosphate
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A Strategy for Memorizing the Polyatomic Ions

Watch this video explanation:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpaQhgNgF7U&feature=youtu.be
The Big Five (make flashcards for these!)
1. CO32- carbonate Memorization Tip:
2. ClO31- chlorate Slivka’s Square (with corners: Si, S, Te, Sn)
3. NO3 1- nitrate • inside square: -ate has 4 O
4. SO42- sulfate • outside square: -ate has 3 O
5. PO43- phosphate

Ions by Analogy
If you know…
Cl ClO31-
you know…
Br and I BrO31- and IO31-

Ions by Extension
Memorize the –ate ion (example: Chlorate, ClO3) and you can figure out the rest…
• Hypo- ___ -ite is under –ite (ClO1-) think: hypodermic needle
• ___ -ite is one less (ClO2 )
1- - goes under the skin
• ___ -ate memorize this(ClO31-)
• Per- ___ -ate is over –ate (ClO41-) think: hyper – overexcited

Ions by Hydrogenation
SO42- sulfate CO32- carbonate
HSO41- hydrogen sulfate HCO31- hydrogen carbonate

PO43- phosphate
HPO42- hydrogen phosphate
H2PO41- dihydrogen phosphate

Little Five (make flashcards for these!)

1. Polyatomic Cations 4. Organic Polyatomic Anions
NH41+ ammonium C2H3O21- acetate
2. Named like a Monotomic Anion C2O4 2- oxalate
(-ide ending) 5. Thio- Anions
OH1- hydroxide SCN1- thiocyanate
CN 1- cyanide S2O3 2- thiosulfate
O2 2- peroxide
3. Colored Anions
MnO41- permanganate (purple)
CrO4 2- chromate (yellow)
Cr2O7 2- dichromate (orange)
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Naming & Writing Formulas of Ionic Compounds

that contain Polyatomic Ions

Naming Ionic Compounds that contain Polyatomic Ions

General Rule:
1. Identify that the ionic compound contains a polyatomic ion. Ionic compounds containing
polyatomic ions are easily identified because they will contain more than two elements.
2. Identify the particular polyatomic ion the compound contains. Unless it is ammonia
(NH4+), the polyatomic ion will be negatively charged, and therefore, will be written
AFTER the metal ion (which, by convention, is always written first).
3. Simply write the name of the metal ion (same as the element’s name) and then the
name of the polyatomic ion (which you’ve memorized).

Example: MgCO3 Mg2+ and CO32- à Magnesium Carbonate

Writing Formulas for Ionic Compounds that contain Polyatomic Ions

Watch the following instructional videos:

Definition: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJZeZvDxcx8
Introduction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9iQ5Qn42DM

Practice Problems
Instructions: Write the formula from the names of the following ionic compounds and vice
versa.

1. _____________________ Na2SO3

2. _____________________ Sr(NO3)2

3. _____________________ Be3(PO4)2

4. _____________________ NH4F

5. Cesium Acetate _____________________

6. Barium Perchlorate _____________________

7. Ammonium Cyanide _____________________

8. Aluminum Hydroxide _____________________

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Naming & Writing Formulas of Ionic Compounds

that contain Polyatomic Ions
ANSWERS

Practice Problems
Instructions: Check your answers

1. Sodium Sulfite Na2SO3

2. Strontium Nitrate Sr(NO3)2

3. Beryllium Phosphate Be3(PO4)2

4. Ammonium Fluoride NH4F

5. Cesium Acetate CsC2H3O2

6. Barium Perchlorate Ba(ClO4)2

7. Ammonium Cyanide NH4CN

8. Aluminum Hydroxide Al(OH)3

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Naming & Writing Formulas of Ionic Compounds

that contain Transition Metals

Writing Formulas of Ionic Compounds that contain Transition Metals

Watch the following instructional videos:

Definition: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Da_ah6TqAss
Introduction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4nfE8gRX7Q

Naming Ionic Compounds that contain Transition Metals

Watch the following instructional videos:

Introduction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rq0A-AHdB74
Practice: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rq0A-AHdB74

Instructions: Write the formula from the names of the following binary ionic compounds and
vice versa.

1. _____________________ Mn2S

2. _____________________ NiO

3. _____________________ Cr3N2

4. _____________________ CuF2

5. _____________________ PbCl

6. Tin II Phosphide _____________________

7. Molybdenum III Bromide _____________________

8. Titanium IV Oxide _____________________

9. Vanadium II Selenide _____________________

10. Cadmium I Sulfate _____________________

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Naming & Writing Formulas of Ionic Compounds

that contain Transition Metals
ANSWERS

Instructions: Check your answers.

1. Manganese I Sulfide Mn2S

2. Nickel II Oxide NiO

3. Chromium II Nitride Cr3N2

4. Copper II Fluoride CuF2

5. Lead I Chloride PbCl

6. Tin II Phosphide Sn3P2

7. Molybdenum III Bromide MoBr3

8. Titanium IV Oxide TiO2

9. Vanadium II Selenide VSe

10. Cadmium I Sulfate Cd2SO4

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Writing Names & Formulas of Acids

Identifying an Acid
An acid starts with hydrogen and ends with a nonmetal or polyatomic ion.

Watch the following instructional videos:

Introduction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Jb2u9ihfm4
Practice: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyjnMk-Ta10

General Rules:
Binary acids: acids made from hydrogen plus a single element (like HBr):

Hydro + element name + ic Acid

Example: HBr Hydro + bromine Acid à Hydrobromic Acid

Oxyacids: acids made from hydrogen plus an oxygen-containing polyatomic ion (like HBrO3):

Polyatomic ion name* Acid

(*but change “ate” endings to “ic” and “ite” endings to “ous”)

Example: HBrO3 BrO3- = Bromate Bromate Acid à Bromic Acid

HBrO2 BrO2- = Bromite Bromite Acid à Bromous Acid

Practice Problems
Instructions: Write the formulas from the names of the following acids and vice versa.

1. _____________________ HCl

2. _____________________ HI

3. _____________________ H2SO3

4. _____________________ HNO3

5. Phosphorous Acid _____________________

6. Hydrofluoric Acid _____________________

7. Perchloric Acid _____________________

8. Acetic Acid _____________________

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Writing Names & Formulas of Acids

ANSWERS

Practice Problems
Instructions: Check your answers.

1. Hydrochloric Acid HCl

2. Hydroiodic Acid HI

3. Sulfurous Acid H2SO3

4. Nitric Acid HNO3

5. Phosphoric Acid H3PO4

6. Hydrofluoric Acid HF

7. Hypochlorous Acid HClO

8. Acetic Acid HC2H3O2

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Naming Hydrates

Hydrates are ionic compounds that have a specific number of water molecules
attached to them. Anhydrates are hydrates that have had the water removed (such
as through heating). The number of water is indicated with a coefficient in the formula
and a prefix in the name.

Examples of common hydrates

Formula Name
CuSO4 . 5H20 copper II sulfate pentahydrate
LiCl . H2O lithium chloride monohydrate
BaCl2 . 2H2O barium chloride dehydrate
MgSO4 . 7H2O magnesium sulfate heptahydrate
Sr(NO3)2 . 4H2O strontium nitrate tetrahydrate

Practice Problems
Instructions: Write the formulas from the names of the following hydrates and vice versa.

1. _____________________ MgBr2 . 2H2O

2. _____________________ CoCl2 . 6H2O

3. _____________________ NaNO3 . 5H2O

4. _____________________ NH4ClO2 . 3H2O

5. potassium sulfide tetrahydrate _____________________

6. lithium hydroxide monohydrate _____________________

7. calcium sulfide octahydrate _____________________

8. barium chloride heptahydrate _____________________

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Naming Hydrates
ANSWERS

Practice Problems
Instructions: Write the formulas from the names of the following hydrates and vice versa.

1. magnesium bromide dihydrate MgBr2 . 2H2O

2. cobalt II chloride hexahydrate CoCl2 . 6H2O

3. sodium nitrate pentahydrate NaNO3 . 5H2O

4. ammonium chlorite trihydrate NH4ClO2 . 3H2O

5. potassium sulfide tetrahydrate K2S . 4H2O

6. lithium sulfate monohydrate Li2SO4 . H2O

7. calcium carbonate octahydrate CaCO3 . 8H2O

8. barium chloride heptahydrate BaCl2 . 7H2O

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Putting It All Together

Of course, in chemistry class, you will be asked to name and write the formulas of random
compounds. They won’t come pre-categorized like the ones on the previous pages. So let’s
come up with a strategy for how to correctly name or write the formula of a compound when
you haven’t been told what kind it is.
When you come across a random formula, answer the following questions:

What does it
start with?

Hydrogen A A Metal
(H) Nonmetal or NH4

Acid Molecular Ionic

Compound Compound Compound

What is NAMING Does it contain a

after H? RULE: polyatomic ion?

Use the
One Polyatomic prefixes to
indicate Yes No
element ion
how many
NAMING NAMING of each NAMING RULE: NAMING RULE:
RULE: RULE: atom* and
end with Metal Name + Metal Name +
Hydro- Polyatomic -ide Name of Nonmetal Name
element-ic ion name* Polyatomic Ion - ide ending
+ Acid + Acid *but don’t
use a
*but prefix on
change the first
-ate to –ic element if
-ite to -ous there is
only one
atom.

Does the metal

belong to
Group 1 or 2?

Yes No

Use the formula

to determine the
charge of the
You’re done. metal. Write this
charge as a roman
numeral after the
name of the metal
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Summary of Naming and Writing Formula Rules

Type of
Naming the Compound Writing the Formula
Compound

Metal Name1 + Nonmetal2 + ide

1) Most metals that are not in Group

1 & 2 can have more than one
charge. For these, determine the
charge of the ion by determining
Using the charge of each ion in
what the charge on each metal would
Ionic have to be to make the compound
the formula, determine the
(metal + number of each ion (ratio)
neutral, by considering the charge of
nonmetal) the negative ion and the entire needed in order to create a
formula. Indicate the metals charge neutral compound.
with a roman numeral (I, II, III, IV).

2) If the compound in not binary (has

more than two element), find the
polyatomic ion and name it.

Prefix + Nonmetal +
Write the formula using the
Prefix + Nonmetal + ide
Molecular prefixes provided in the name to
(all nonmetals) determine how many atoms of
Remember: no mono is needed for
the first element. each element there should be.

Binary Acid (Without Oxygen)

Hydro + nonmetal + ic + Acid Using the charge of each ion in

the formula, determine the
Acid Oxyacid (With Oxygen) number of each ion (ratio)
(Begins with H) Polyatomic Ion Name3 + Acid needed in order to create a
R
neutral compound.
3) replace an –ite ending with –ous
-ate ending with –ic
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Practice Writing Formulas

Mix of Molecular, Ionic, and Acid Compounds
(tip: use the flow chart strategy above to solve these!)
1) aluminum arsenide _________________
2) permanganic acid _________________
3) tin II sulfite _________________
4) vanadium (V) fluoride _________________
5) lithium acetate _________________
6) hexaboron monosilicide _________________
7) hydrofluoric acid _________________
8) ammonium nitrate _________________
9) silver cyanide _________________
10) copper (II) chloride _________________
11) phosphorus triiodide _________________
12) potassium fluoride _________________
13) hypobromous acid _________________
14) nitric acid _________________
15) acetic acid _________________
16) phosphoric acid _________________
17) chlorine dioxide _________________
18) periodic acid _________________
19) potassium permanganate _________________
20) chromium (VI) cyanide _________________
21) sulfuric acid _________________
22) perchloric acid _________________
23) vanadium (III) selenide _________________
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24) manganese (IV) nitride _________________

25) beryllium oxide _________________
26) sodium sulfate _________________
27) iodous acid _________________
28) sulfurous acid _________________
29) copper (II) bicarbonate _________________
30) iodine pentafluoride _________________
31) dinitrogen trioxide _________________
32) bromous acid _________________
33) chlorous acid _________________
34) ammonium sulfate _________________
35) magnesium iodide _________________
36) copper (II) sulfite _________________
37) aluminum phosphate _________________
38) lead (II) nitrite _________________
39) cobalt (II) selenide _________________
40) iron (II) oxide _________________
41) lithium cyanide _________________
42) lead (IV) sulfite _________________
43) phosphorous acid _________________
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Practice Naming Compounds

Mix of Molecular, Ionic, and Acid Compounds

1) P4S5 ________________________________________
2) HI ________________________________________
3) H2SO4 ________________________________________
4) SeF6 ________________________________________
5) SrS ________________________________________
6) Cu2S ________________________________________
7) Si2Br6 ________________________________________
8) HBrO4 ________________________________________
9) HBrO3 ________________________________________
10) HC2H3O2 ________________________________________
11) SCl4 ________________________________________
12) ZnI2 ________________________________________
13) NaF ________________________________________
14) K2CO3 ________________________________________
15) Ca3(PO4)2 ________________________________________
16) NH4I ________________________________________
17) H3PO3 ________________________________________
18) H3P ________________________________________
19) CH4 ________________________________________
20) B2Si ________________________________________
21) Cu2S ________________________________________
22) H2CrO4 ________________________________________
23) SrS ________________________________________
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24) MgCl2 ________________________________________

25) HIO3 ________________________________________
26) H2S ________________________________________
27) Be(OH)2 ________________________________________
28) Mn(NO3)3 ________________________________________
29) HCN ________________________________________
30) H2CO3 ________________________________________
31) FePO4 ________________________________________
32) CoCO3 ________________________________________
33) HCl ________________________________________
34) HClO4 ________________________________________
35) NF3 ________________________________________
36) AgNO3 ________________________________________
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Practice Writing Formulas ANSWERS

Mix of Molecular, Ionic, and Acid Compounds

1) aluminum arsenide AlAs

2) permanganic acid HMnO4
3) tin (II) sulfite SnSO3
4) vanadium (V) fluoride VF5
5) lithium acetate LiC2H3O2
6) hexaboron monosilicide B6Si
7) hydrofluoric acid HF
8) ammonium nitrate NH4NO3
9) silver (I) cyanide AgCN
10) copper (II) chloride CuCl2
11) phosphorus triiodide PI3
12) potassium fluoride KF
13) hypobromous acid HBrO
14) nitric acid HNO3
15) acetic acid HC2H3O2
16) phosphoric acid H3PO4
17) chlorine dioxide ClO2
18) periodic acid HIO4
19) potassium permanganate KMnO4
20) chromium (VI) cyanide Cr(CN)6
21) sulfuric acid H2SO4
22) perchloric acid HClO4
23) vanadium (III) selenide V2Se3
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24) manganese (IV) nitride Mn3N4

25) beryllium oxide BeO
26) sodium sulfate Na2SO4
27) iodous acid HIO2
28) sulfurous acid H2SO3
29) copper (II) hydrogen carbonate Cu(HCO3)2
30) iodine pentafluoride IF5
31) dinitrogen trioxide N2O3
32) bromous acid HBrO2
33) chlorous acid HClO2
34) ammonium sulfate (NH4)2SO4
35) magnesium iodide MgI2
36) copper (II) sulfite CuSO3
37) aluminum phosphate AlPO4
38) lead (II) nitrite Pb(NO2)2
39) cobalt (II) selenide CoSe
40) iron (II) oxide FeO
41) lithium cyanide LiCN
42) lead (IV) sulfite Pb(SO3)2
43) phosphorous acid H3PO3
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Practice Naming Compounds ANSWERS

Mix of Molecular, Ionic, and Acid Compounds

1) P4S5 tetraphosphorous pentasulfide

2) HI hydroiodic acid
3) H2SO4 sulfuric acid
4) SeF6 selenium hexafluoride
5) SrS strontium sulfide
6) Cu2S copper (I) sulfide
7) Si2Br6 disilicon hexabromide
8) HBrO4 perbromic acid
9) HBrO3 bromic acid
10) HC2H3O2 acetic acid
11) SCl4 sulfur tetrachloride
12) ZnI2 zinc (II) iodide
13) NaF sodium flouride
14) K2CO3 potassium carbonate
15) Ca3(PO4)2 calicum phosphate
16) NH4I ammonium iodide
17) H3PO3 phosphorous acid
18) H3P hydrophosphoric acid
19) CH4 carbon tetrahydride (or methane)
20) B2Si diboron monosilicide
21) Cu2S copper (I) sulfide
22) H2CrO4 chromic acid
23) SrS strontium sulfide
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24) MgCl2 magnesium chloride

25) HIO3 iodic acid
26) H2S hydrosulfuric acid
27) Be(OH)2 beryllium hydroxide
28) Mn(NO3)3 manganese (III) nitrate
29) HCN cyanic acid
30) H2CO3 carbonic acid
31) FePO4 iron (III) phosphate
32) CoCO3 cobalt (II) carbonate
33) HCl hydrochloric acid
34) HClO4 perchloric acid
35) NF3 nitrogen trifluoride
36) AgNO3 silver (I) nitrite