Quiz on Ternary Ionic Compounds and Polyatomic Ions

What is a binary ionic compound composed of?

• Three different elements

• Two identical elements

• Two different elements

• A single element

Which of the following is an example of a polyatomic ion?

• Oxygen

• Carbonate

• Sodium chloride

• Hydrogen

What charge does the ammonium ion carry?

• 3+

• 2+

• 1-

• 1+

How many elements make up a ternary ionic compound?

• One

• Two

• Four

• Three

Which elements are involved in forming sodium carbonate?

• Sodium and chloride

• Sodium and carbonate

• Sodium and oxygen

• Sodium and nitrogen

What is the formula unit for sodium carbonate?

• NaCO3

• NaCO2

• Na2CO3

• Na3CO2

What is the charge on calcium in calcium chlorate?

• 1-

• 3+

• 2+

• 1+

What is the correct formula for calcium sulfate?

• CaSO3

• Ca2SO4

• CaSO4

• CaS2O4

In the formula for aluminum nitrate, how many nitrate ions are present?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

What is the charge on nitrate in aluminum nitrate?

• 1-

• 1+

• 2-

• 3+