Mixed Practice Binary Ionic/Covalent Names/Formulas

Front

What is the formula for an amino acid with 5 carbon atoms, 11 hydrogen atoms, 1 nitrogen atom, 2 oxygen atoms, and 1 sulfur atom?

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C5H11NO2S

Front

How many different elements are in the formula C5H11NO2S?

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5

Front

What are negative ions called?

Back

Anions

Front

How are ionic compounds written?

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Cation (+ ion) first then anion (- ion) - 'ide'.

Front

What type of compound is made up of a metal and a nonmetal?

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Ionic

Front

What charge does a calcium (Ca) ion have?

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+2

Front

What is the charge of an anion?

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Negative

Front

What is the charge of a cation?

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Positive

Front

What is the difference between ionic and covalent compounds?

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Ionic compounds form between metals and nonmetals, while covalent compounds form between nonmetals.

Front

What is the common naming convention for ionic compounds?

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Name the cation first, followed by the anion with 'ide'.