Naming Compounds

What do you call a set of letters and numbers that show what the chemical composition is for a given type of matter. 

• An Equation
• Chemical Formula
• Chemical Reaction
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What kind of bond forms when an atom gives away an electron?

• Chemical bond
• Ionic bond
• Covalent bond
• Electron bond

When a nonmetal gains electrons, it becomes this type of ion.

• Anion
• Cation

if METALS are more likely to LOSE electrons, they will form ...

• anions
• neutral atoms
• positive ions
• negative ions

All elements in group 1 have what type of ion?

• 0
• -1
• +1
• 1

Which of the following is the correct formula for magnesium and chlorine?

• Mg₂Cl
• MgCl
• MgCl₂
• Mg₂Cl₂

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Name the compound AlBr₃

• aluminum bromide
• aluminum tribromide
• aluminum bromine
• monoaluminum tribromide

Name the compound MgF₂

• magnesium fluoride
• manganese Phosphide
• magnesium(III) fluoride
• magnesium fluoride(II)

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Name the compound Na₂O

• Sodium Oxide
• Sodium Dioxide
• Sodium Oxygen
• Natride Oxide

Name the compound CaCl₂

• Chlorine Carbide
• Calcium Carbonate
• Calcium Chlorate
• Calcium Chloride