Unit 4 Day 1 Exit Ticket Chemical Names & Formulas 2024

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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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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 the formula for magnesium phosphide?

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Mg₃P₂

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What is the charge of a neutral compound?

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0, neutral

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What is the cation in the formula Mg₃P₂?

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magnesium ion

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What is the anion in the formula Mg₃P₂?

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phosphide ion

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What is the cation in the formula ZnCl₂?

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zinc ion

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What is the anion in the formula ZnCl₂?

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chloride ion

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How do you name the compound Mg₃P₂?

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magnesium phosphide

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What is the charge of a zinc ion?

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+2