Ionic Formula Writing Review

The first step in naming an ionic compound is always...

• Naming the anion (non-metal)

• Changing the ending to -ide

• Naming the cation (metal)

• Writing the anion charge

What is the correct formula for the compound, lithium oxide?

• LiO
• Li₂O
• LiO₂
• Li₂O₂

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NGSS.HS-PS1-2

What is the formula for aluminum fluoride?

• AlF
• Al₂F₃
• AlF₃
• Al₃F₂

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

If my charge becomes 2+ what does that say about me?

• I am stealing 2 electrons
• I am losing 2 electrons
• I am in period 2
• I have an atomic # of 2

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NGSS.HS-PS1-2

NGSS.HS-PS1-1

What is the formula for the compound formed by magnesium ions and nitrogen ions?

• MgN
• Mg₂N₃
• Mg₃N₂
• MgN₃

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

K ⁺ and N^-3 form...

• KN

• KN₃

• K₃N₃

• K₃N

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NGSS.HS-PS1-2

Where can i find the charges for the elements already written out for me?

The proper formula for magnesium hydroxide.

• MgOH

• Mg₂OH

• Mg(OH)₂

• Mg₂OH₂

What is the formula for calcium carbonate?

• CaCO
• CaCO₂
• CaCO₃

• Ca₃CO₃

What is the correct name for Al₂(SO₄)₃?

• aluminum(II) sulfate

• dialuminum trisulfate

• aluminum sulfide

• aluminum sulfate

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NGSS.HS-PS1-1