Unit 4 Day 1 Exit Ticket Chemical Names & Formulas 2024

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What is a cation?

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A cation is a positively charged ion that is formed when an atom loses one or more electrons.

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What is an anion?

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An anion is a negatively charged ion that is formed when an atom gains one or more electrons.

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Identify the cation in the formula ZnCl₂.

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Zinc ion (Zn²⁺) is the cation in the formula ZnCl₂.

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Identify the anion in the formula Mg₃P₂.

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Phosphide ion (P³⁻) is the anion in the formula Mg₃P₂.

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What is the correct name for ZnCl₂?

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The correct name is zinc chloride.

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Identify the cation in the formula Mg₃P₂.

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Magnesium ion (Mg²⁺) is the cation in the formula Mg₃P₂.

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Identify the cation in the formula K₂S.

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Potassium ion (K⁺) is the cation in the formula K₂S.

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What is the charge of a zinc ion?

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The charge of a zinc ion is +2.

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What is the charge of a phosphide ion?

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The charge of a phosphide ion is -3.

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What is the formula for potassium sulfide?

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The formula for potassium sulfide is K₂S.