Ionic Compounds with Transition Metals
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Chemistry
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9th - 12th Grade
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Medium
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Emily Fraser
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This quiz focuses on the nomenclature and formula writing of ionic compounds containing transition metals, a fundamental topic in high school chemistry appropriate for grades 9-12. The questions systematically assess students' understanding of how transition metals form compounds with variable oxidation states and how to properly name these compounds using Roman numerals to indicate the metal's charge. Students must demonstrate mastery of determining oxidation states from given formulas, writing correct chemical formulas when given compound names with specified oxidation states, and applying the principles of charge balance in ionic compounds. The core concepts required include understanding that transition metals can have multiple oxidation states, knowing how to calculate the charge on transition metals by analyzing the charges of anions in the compound, and applying the crisscross method to write formulas that result in electrically neutral compounds. Created by Emily Fraser, a Chemistry teacher in US who teaches grade 9-12. This quiz serves as an excellent tool for formative assessment, homework assignments, or review sessions as students work to master transition metal compound nomenclature. Teachers can use this during the ionic compounds unit to gauge student understanding before moving to more complex polyatomic compounds, or as a warm-up activity to reinforce previously taught concepts. The quiz effectively supports classroom instruction by providing immediate feedback on common misconceptions, such as forgetting to include Roman numerals in transition metal compound names or incorrectly balancing charges when writing formulas. This assessment aligns with chemistry standards including HS-PS1-1, which requires students to use the periodic table to predict compound properties and structures, and supports the development of scientific literacy through systematic practice with chemical nomenclature rules.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Name the following compound: FeCl3
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NGSS.HS-PS1-2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Write the formula for copper (I) phosphide
Tags
NGSS.HS-PS1-1
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Name the ionic compound SnSe2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
PbS2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What is the formula for manganese(III) oxide?
Tags
NGSS.HS-PS1-2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
The name for CrN:
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
The charge of Fe in Fe2O3 is:
+2
+3
+1
-2
Tags
NGSS.HS-PS1-2
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