Naming and Writing Ionic Formulas

The ion with a charge of +1 is called ____.

• A) Anion

• B) Cation

• C) Neutron

• D) Proton

Which of the following ions has a -1 charge?

• Cl-

• Na+

• Ca2+

• K+

What is the name of the compound depicted in the image?

• Sodium oxide

• Sodium dioxide

• Sodium peroxide

• Sodium hydroxide

A neutral atom that loses electrons becomes a ______.

• Cation

• Anion

• Neutron

• Proton

Which group in the periodic table has elements with a 4+/4- charge?

• Group 13

• Group 14

• Group 15

• Group 16

The total ion charge of Na is ______.

• +1

• +2

• +3

• -3

What is the correct order for writing ions in an ionic formula?

• Anion first, Cation second

• Cation first, Anion second

• Both orders are acceptable

• None of the above.

When writing ionic formulas, parentheses are used for polyatomic ions if more than one is needed. True or False?

• True

• False

Which of the following is an example of an ionic compound?

• NaCl

• H2O

• CO2

• O2

What is the correct formula for an ionic compound formed between sodium and chlorine?

• NaCl

• Na2Cl

• NaCl2

• Na2Cl2