Predict Formulas for Stable Binary Ionic Compounds Based on Balance of Charges

Na ⁺  and  S ^-2

• Na₂S
• NaS₂
• Na₂S₂
• NaS

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

• KO.
• K₂O.
• K₂O₂.
• KO₂.

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 Li₂O

• Dilithium oxideDilithium oxide
  
• Lithium oxide
• Lithium dioxide

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What is the formula for magnesium phosphide?

• Mg₃P₂
• Mg₂P₃
• Mg₂PO₃
• Mg₃(PO₃)₂

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What is the formula for aluminum fluoride?

• AlF
• Al₂F₃
• AlF₃
• Al₃F₂

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What is the charge on the simple (single atom) ion that sulfur forms?

• 1-
• 2+
• 3+
• 2-

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

• MgN
• Mg₂N₃
• Mg₃N₂
• MgN₃

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In most cases, when naming you change the ending of the second element to ________.

• -ate.
• -ite.
• -ide.
• -ine.