Ionic Compounds Practice

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What is the chemical formula for the ionic compound formed between potassium and oxygen?

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K₂O

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If an atom gains an electron, what type of ion does it become?

Back

Anion

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Identify the ion: Li+ and state its type.

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Lithium - cation

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What is the name of the ionic compound NaF?

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Sodium fluoride

Front

What is the formula for the ionic compound formed from Ba+3 and Cl-?

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BaCl₃

Front

What is an ionic compound?

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A compound formed by the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions.

Front

What is a cation?

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A positively charged ion that has lost one or more electrons.

Front

What is an anion?

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A negatively charged ion that has gained one or more electrons.

Front

How do you determine the formula of an ionic compound?

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By balancing the total positive and negative charges of the ions.

Front

What is the charge of a sodium ion (Na+)?

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+1