#2: Intro & Naming

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When an atom loses an electron, it becomes a(n)

• positive ion.
• negative ion.
• neutral ion.
• neutral atom.

What is the chemical name for the compound with the formula Na₂S?

• sodium sulfide
• disodium sulfide
• disodium monosulfide
• sodium sulfate

When ions having a positive charge form bonds with ions having a negative charge, the charge on the resulting compound is:

• 0
• 1+
• 1-
• 37

Elements in Group 1 lose one electron to form ions with a(n) _________________ oxidation number.

• 1+
• 2+
• 0
• 1-

The formation of an ionic bond leaves the metal atom as a positive ion, or _____

• cation
• anion
• caution
• onion

The formation of an ionic bond leaves the nonmetal atom as a negative ion, or _____

• cation
• anion
• caution
• onion

Ionic compounds are formed when one or more valence electrons are transferred from _____

• a nonmetal atom to a metal atom
• a nonmetal atom to a nonmetal atom
• a metal atom to a nonmetal atom
• a metal atom to a metal atom

Predict the charge on the most stable ion formed by chlorine

• 1+
• 1-
• 2+
• 2-

Which is the correct name for CaBr₂?

• Calcium Bromine
• Bromine Calcium
• Calcium Bromide
• Carbon and Bromine