Naming Compounds (Mix)

A tightly-bound group of atoms that is covalently bonded, yet carries a net charge:

• monatomic ion

• polyatomic ion

A single atom with a positive or negative charge.

• monatomic ion

• polyatomic ion

• diatomic ion

Produces a hydrogen ion when dissolved in water:

• acid

• base

Produces a hydroxide ion when dissolved in water:

• acid

• base

When naming a transition metal ion that can have more than one common ionic charge, the numerical value of the charge is indicated by a __________.

• prefix

• suffix

• superscript after the name

• Roman numeral following the name

The nonmetals in Groups 6A and 7A ______.

• lose electrons when they form ions

• have a numerical charge that is found by subtracting 8 form the group number

• all have ions with a -1 charge

• end in -ate

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-2

Which of the following is NOT a cation?

• iron (III) ion

• sulfate

• Ca²⁺

• sodium ion

Which of the following is true about the composition of ionic compounds?

• They are composed of anions and cations.

• They are composed of anions only.

• They are composed of cations only.

• They are formed from two or more nonmetallic elements.

An -ate or -ite at the end of a compound name usually indicates that the compound contains _____________.

• fewer electrons than protons

• neutral molecules

• only two elements

• a polyatomic anion

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Which element, when combined with fluorine, would most likely form an ionic compound?

• lithium

• carbon

• phosphorus

• chlorine

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-1

NGSS.HS-PS1-2