Ionic Compounds (Level I-IV) Practice

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What is the charge of Iron in the compound Fe₃(PO₄)₂? (Hint: think swap drop method)

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2+

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What is the charge on the sulfur ion in Na₂S?

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-2

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What is the name of the compound AgNO₃?

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Silver nitrate

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Name the ionic compound Cs₂S.

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cesium sulfide

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Name the ionic compound BeCl₂.

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beryllium chloride

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What is the general formula for an ionic compound?

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The general formula is AxBy, where A is the cation and B is the anion.

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What is a cation?

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A cation is a positively charged ion.

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What is an anion?

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An anion is a negatively charged ion.

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How do you determine the charge of a transition metal in a compound?

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Use the 'swap and drop' method with the charges of the anions.

Front

What is the charge of the nitrate ion (NO₃⁻)?

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-1