Ionic Formulas

Front

What is an ionic compound made of?

Back

An ionic compound is made of a metal and a nonmetal.

Front

What is the formula for the compound formed by potassium and sulfur?

Back

K₂S

Front

What is the formula for the compound formed by magnesium and oxygen?

Back

MgO

Front

In an ionic compound, what happens to electrons?

Back

Electrons are transferred from one atom to another.

Front

How many valence electrons does a bromine atom have?

Back

7

Front

What type of bond is formed between a metal and a nonmetal?

Back

Ionic bond.

Front

What is the charge of a potassium ion (K)?

Back

+1.

Front

What is the charge of a sulfur ion (S)?

Back

-2.

Front

What is the significance of valence electrons in ionic bonding?

Back

Valence electrons determine how atoms bond and the charge of the ions formed.

Front

What is the formula for sodium chloride?

Back

NaCl.