Bonding and Formulas Practice

Front

What is the formula for the polyatomic ion called acetate?

Back

(C₂H₃O₂)⁻¹

Front

What is the term for an atom that has lost an electron?

Back

Ion

Front

Which set of elements is most likely to form a covalent compound: Na and O, Na and K, or O and C?

Back

O and C

Front

What is the name of the ion represented by HCO₃⁻?

Back

Hydrogen Carbonate (Bicarbonate)

Front

How strongly an atom attracts electrons is called what?

Back

Electronegativity

Front

What is the charge of a hydrogen ion (H⁺)?

Back

+1

Front

What type of bond involves the sharing of electron pairs between atoms?

Back

Covalent bond

Front

What is the formula for the sulfate ion?

Back

SO₄²⁻

Front

What is the term for the energy required to remove an electron from an atom?

Back

Ionization energy

Front

What is the name of the ion represented by NO₃⁻?

Back

Nitrate