Ionic Compounds Practice Quiz

Ionic compounds form a repeating three-dimensional structure called a ___.

What is the correct formula for barium fluoride?

• BaF

• BaF₂

• Ba₂F

• BaF₃

Why do ionic compounds not conduct electricity as solids?

• The ions are locked in place in the crystal lattice

• The electrons move too fast

• The bonds are too weak

• They dissolve before conducting

What is the name of the compound LiCl?

• Lithium chlorine

• Lithium chloride

• Lithium chlorate

• Lithium chlorite

The correct name for K₂O is ___.

What is the correct formula for magnesium chloride?

• MgCl

• MgCl₂

• Mg₂Cl

• Mg₂Cl₂

What is the correct name for Fe₂O₃?

• Iron oxide

• Iron (III) oxide

• Iron (II) oxide

• Ferric oxide

The compound CuCl₂ is named ___.

What do Roman numerals in the names of transition metal compounds indicate?

• Number of atoms

• Oxidation state of the metal

• The number of bonds

• The atomic number

What is the correct formula for nickel (II) oxide?

• Ni₂O₃

• NiO

• Ni₂O

• Ni₃O₂