Chemical Nomenclature of Polyatomic Ions Quiz

Test your knowledge on chemical formulas and charges of common polyatomic ions with this quiz on polyatomic ion nomenclature.

#1

What is the chemical formula for the sulfate ion?

SO4^2-
SO3^2-
SO4^3-
SO3^3-
#2

What is the charge of the ammonium ion?

+1
-1
0
+2
#3

Which polyatomic ion contains four oxygen atoms?

Nitrate (NO3-)
Sulfate (SO4^2-)
Phosphate (PO4^3-)
Perchlorate (ClO4-)
#4

What is the charge of the sulfate ion?

-1
-2
+1
+2
#5

What is the charge of the nitrate ion?

+1
-1
+2
-2
#6

Which of the following polyatomic ions has a -1 charge?

Nitrate (NO3-)
Sulfate (SO4^2-)
Carbonate (CO3^2-)
Phosphate (PO4^3-)
#7

What is the chemical formula for the hydroxide ion?

OH^-
H3O^+
NO2^-
CN^-
#8

Which polyatomic ion contains three oxygen atoms?

Nitrate (NO3-)
Sulfate (SO4^2-)
Phosphate (PO4^3-)
Carbonate (CO3^2-)
#9

What is the charge of the carbonate ion?

-1
-2
-3
+1
#10

What is the chemical formula for the dichromate ion?

CrO4^2-
Cr2O7^2-
CrO3^2-
Cr2O4^2-
#11

What is the charge of the perchlorate ion?

-1
-2
-3
-4
#12

Which polyatomic ion contains two oxygen atoms?

Nitrate (NO3-)
Sulfite (SO3^2-)
Phosphate (PO4^3-)
Carbonate (CO3^2-)
#13

How many oxygen atoms are there in the nitrite ion (NO2^-)?

1
2
3
4
#14

What is the chemical formula for the chromate ion?

CrO4^2-
Cr2O7^2-
CrO3^2-
Cr2O4^2-
#15

How many hydrogen atoms are there in the acetate ion (CH3COO-)?

1
2
3
4
#16

What is the chemical formula for the permanganate ion?

MnO4^-
Mn2O7^-
MnO3^-
Mn2O4^-
#17

How many nitrogen atoms are there in the nitrate ion (NO3-)?

1
2
3
4
#18

What is the chemical formula for the hydrogen carbonate ion?

HCO3^-
H2CO3^-
H3CO3^-
HC2O3^-
#19

How many oxygen atoms are there in the chlorite ion (ClO2-)?

1
2
3
4

Sign In to view more questions.

Sign InSign Up

Quiz Questions with Answers

Forget wasting time on incorrect answers. We deliver the straight-up correct options, along with clear explanations that solidify your understanding.

Test Your Knowledge

Craft your ideal quiz experience by specifying the number of questions and the difficulty level you desire. Dive in and test your knowledge - we have the perfect quiz waiting for you!

Similar Quizzes

Other Quizzes to Explore