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

A -ide B -ous C -ic D -ate

2. What is the name for the compound CO2?

A Carbon Dioxide B Carbon Monoxide C Dicarbon Oxide D Dicarbon Oxate

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

A N2O B NO2 C N2O2 D I2N

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

A Tetra- B Di- C Mono- D Tri-

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

A Metal element B Non-metal element C It's based on their position in the Periodic Table D It's alphabetical

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

A The element to the left of the Periodic table B The element to the right of the Periodic table C It's alphabetical D The element with the highest atomic number

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

A Tetra- B Di- C Mono- D Tri-

8. What is the name for the compound S3N2?

A Sulfur dinitride B Trisulfur dinitride C Disulfur trinitride D Tetrasulfur dinitride

9. What suffix is used by hydro acids?

A -ate B -ur C -ic D -ous

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

A Fire B Air C Dirt D Water

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