Name ionic compounds, including polyatomic ions

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1. 1.

   A sample holds 5 formula units of calcium nitrate. Each has 2 nitrate ions of 3 oxygens. How many oxygen atoms does the sample hold, Ari?

   30 atoms
2. 2.

   A sample holds 4 formula units of aluminum sulfate. Each has 3 sulfate ions of 4 oxygens. How many oxygen atoms does the sample hold, Bo?

   48 atoms
3. 3.

   A sample holds 10 formula units of calcium phosphate. Each has 2 phosphate ions of 4 oxygens. How many oxygen atoms does the sample hold, Esme?

   80 atoms
4. 4.

   What is the name of FeO, Jun?

   • Iron(II) oxide
   • Iron(I) oxide
   • Iron(III) oxide
5. 5.

   What is the name of Fe₂O₃, rust, Kira?

   • Iron(III) oxide
   • Diiron trioxide
   • Iron(II) oxide
6. 6.

   What is the formula of copper(II) oxide, Luz?

   • CuO
   • Cu₂O
   • CuO₂
7. 7.

   Noah names CaCO₃ calcium carbide. Agree or disagree?

   • Disagree: CO₃ is carbonate
   • Agree: carbon makes carbide
   • Agree: -ide ends anion names
8. 8.

   What is the formula of aluminum sulfate, Ren?

   • Al₃(SO₄)₂
   • AlSO₄
   • Al₂(SO₄)₃
9. 9.

   What is the formula of ammonium chloride, Tala?

   • NH₄Cl₂
   • (NH₄)₂Cl
   • NH₄Cl
10. 10.

    What is the formula of calcium phosphate, Zee?

    • Ca₃(PO₄)₂
    • CaPO₄
    • Ca₂(PO₄)₃