Chemical formulae and naming compounds

Chemical formulae and naming compounds Quiz

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  1. 1. What is the formula of sodium hydroxide?

    • A. Na(OH)₂
    • B. NaOH
    • C. Na₂OH
    • D. NaOH₂

  2. 2. Which formula is correct for aluminium sulfate?

    • A. AlSO₄
    • B. Al₂SO₄
    • C. Al₂(SO₄)₃
    • D. Al₃(SO₄)₂

  3. 3. What is the name of CaCO₃?

    • A. calcium carbide
    • B. calcium carbonate
    • C. calcium oxide
    • D. calcium carbon trioxide

  4. 4. What is the formula of sulfur dioxide?

    • A. SO
    • B. S₂O
    • C. SO₂
    • D. SO₃

  5. 5. Which statement about ionic and covalent formulae is correct?

    • A. Both show the actual atoms in one molecule
    • B. An ionic formula shows the simplest ratio of ions
    • C. A covalent formula shows the ratio of ions
    • D. Ionic formulae use prefixes

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