21
QuizMultiple Choice

Writing and Balancing Chemical Equations — Cumulative exam

Question 21 • IA-Chemistry A Survey of Chemistry A

What is the name of the ionic compound RbCl?

Answer
A
rubidium chloride
B
chlorine rubidium
C
rubidium chlorine
D
chlorine rubidide

Explanation

Name an ionic compound by writing the metal (positive ion) first, followed by the nonmetal with an -ide ending. Rb is rubidium and Cl becomes chloride, so RbCl is rubidium chloride.

AI-written and checked against the verified answer.

Previous
Next