Ionic Compounds and Monoatomic Ions

How many ions can iron form?

• Three

• Two

• Five

• One

What sublevel is in the process of being filled for a transition metal?

• d

• f

• p

• s

Choose the several uses for transition metals. SELECT ALL THAT APPLY.

• Electronics

• Monetary systems

• Chemical catalysts

• Plumbing

What type of ions do transition metals form?

• cations

• anions

• both cations and anions

• Transition metals don't form ions

Which electrons of transition metal elements are most likely to be lost during ion formation?

• s electrons

• p electrons

• f electrons

• d electrons

Which is a transition metal?

• manganese

• magnesium

• tin

• lead

The only transition metal that is liquid at room temperature is named _________.

• Magnesium

• Nickel

• Mercury

• Titanium

Which of the following elements will form an anion by gaining one valence electron?

• F

• Ca

• Li

• Na

How many electrons are in a fluorine ion, F^- ?

_____________ ion is widely added to local water supplies to help prevent tooth decay.