Writing Formula for Simple Ionic Compound

You name the ​ (a)   followed by the ​ (b)   .

• cation
• anion

Which ion is the name of the nonmetal with an -ide ending?

• Anion

• Cation

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

• LiO
• Li₂O
• LiO₂
• Li₂O₂

Mg²⁺ and Cl^- create...

• Mg₂Cl
• MgCl₂
• Mg₂Cl₂
• MgCl

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Li⁺ and P^3- create...

• Li₃P
• LiP₃
• LiP
• Li₂P

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NGSS.HS-PS1-1

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How do the following two elements bond together?
Al³⁺  O^2-         

• AlO
• Al₂O₃
• Al₃O₆
• Al₃O₂

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NGSS.HS-PS1-1

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The chemical formula for an ionic compound of potassium and oxygen is

• KO.
• K₂O.
• K₂O₂.
• KO₂.

What is the compound formula for the ions K⁺ and S^-2 ?

• potassium sulfide

• KS

• K₂S

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What is the compound formula for the ions Mn⁺² and Br^- ?

• MnBr₂

• manganese bromide

• MnBr

How do the following two elements bond together?
Cr³⁺  O^2-         

• CrO
• Cr₃O₂
• Cr₂O₃
• CrO₃

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