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Nomenclature (Worksheet)

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    Work in groups on these problems. You should try to answer the questions without referring to your textbook. If you get stuck, try asking another group for help.


    Provide correct IUPAC names or formulas

    1. SO3 _ _
    2. Calcium bromide _ _
    3. MgCl2 _ _
    4. Zinc nitrate _ _
    5. (NH4)3PO4 _ _
    6. Ammonium sulfate _ _
    7. HBr _ _
    8. Hypobromous acid _ _
    9. NaClO2 _ _
    10. Sulfur dioxide _ _
    11. Pb(SO4)2 _ _
    12. Phosphorus pentachloride _ _
    13. HClO3 _ _
    14. Iron(II) oxide _ _
    15. P2S5 _ _
    16. Hydroiodic acid _ _
    17. Fe2O3 _ _
    18. Sodium perchlorate _ _

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