Covalent Compound Naming Practice Worksheet

Covalent Compound Naming Practice Worksheet – Naming of compounds is a fundamental concept in chemical science. It involves the assignment of a unique name to one chemical substance based on its composition. The name of a compound contains important information about its properties and its structure. There are many kinds of chemical compounds, including Ionic compounds, covalent compounds, as well as binary compound.

Naming Ionic Compounds

Ionic compounds can be formed by electron transfer from atoms. They are made up mostly of positively charged electrons as well as negatively charged anions. The rules of naming ionic compounds are as according to:

1. The name of the compound first, and then that of the anion.
2. If the cation could have multiple possible charges Indicate the charge with Roman numerals that are enclosed in parentheses.
3. For anion that is not a polyatomic ion, refer to the name of Ion.

Examples:

• NaCl is also known as sodium chloride.
• FeCl3 is known as iron(III) chloride.
• Mg(NO3)2 is known as magnesium nitrate.

Naming Covalent Compounds

They are created by the sharing of electrons among atoms. They are made up of molecules composed by two or many atoms. The guidelines for naming covalent compounds are as like this:

1. Write the name of the first element in the formula.
2. Enter your name for the element of the formula, changing the ending to “-ide”.
3. Prefixes can be used to indicate the amount of atoms found in every element of the molecule, except for“mono-” for the first element “mono-” for the first element.

Examples:

• Carbon dioxide is the name of CO2.
• N2O is named dinitrogen monoxide.
• SF6 is named sulfur hexafluoride.

Naming Binary Compounds

Binary compounds are those made up of two elements. The rules for choosing the proper name for binary compounds is as these:

1. Then write the name of first element of the formula.
2. Write“double element” of the formula, and change the ending“-ide. “-ide”.

Examples:

• It is known as hydrogen chloride.
• CO is a synonym for carbon monoxide.
• CaO is the term used to describe calcium oxide.

Practice Exercises

For reinforcement of learning this worksheet will offer the practice of naming ionic and covalent substances, and other binary chemicals. These exercises will allow students to acquire a deep understanding the principles for naming chemical compounds.

Ionic Compound Naming Exercises:

1. Na2S
2. KBr
3. CaF2
4. Al2O3

Covalent Compound Naming Exercises:

1. CO
2. SO2
3. N2O4
4. H2O2

Binary Compound Naming Exercises:

1. Cl2O7
2. P2S5
3. BrF3
4. NO

By finishing these exercises students will build confidence being able to identify chemical compounds and be able apply the rules to other chemical compounds.

Conclusion:

Naming compounds is an important concept in chemistry , and requires an understanding of specific rules to making names for various kinds of compounds. In following the principles laid out in this worksheet and practicing through the exercises provided, students will be able confidently name ionic, covalent, or binary compound. This is a must for an effective chemistry education and forms a strong foundation for further studies in the field.

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