Ionic & Covalent Compounds Test Review

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What is the chemical formula for ammonia?

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NH₃

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What is the charge on a strontium ion?

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+2

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What type of ion is formed when a metal loses electrons?

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Cation

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What is the chemical name for N₂O₅?

Back

Dinitrogen pentoxide

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Which pair of elements is most likely to form an ionic compound: Magnesium and fluorine or Nitrogen and sulfur?

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Magnesium and fluorine

Front

What is an ionic compound?

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

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What is a covalent bond?

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A chemical bond formed by the sharing of electrons between atoms.

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What is the difference between an anion and a cation?

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An anion is a negatively charged ion, while a cation is a positively charged ion.

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What is the chemical formula for sodium chloride?

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NaCl

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What is the octet rule?

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Atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons to achieve a full outer shell of eight electrons.