Ionic Compounds and Crisscross Method Quiz

What charge do elements in group one of the periodic table typically form?

• -2

• +1

• +2

• -1

Which type of bond is formed by the attraction between a cation and an anion?

• Covalent bond

• Ionic bond

• Metallic bond

• Hydrogen bond

What is the result of the transfer of electrons between metals and non-metals?

• Formation of metallic bonds

• Formation of ionic bonds

• Formation of covalent bonds

• No bond formation

What is the first step in using the crisscross method to determine the formula unit?

• Calculate molar mass

• Balance the equation

• Identify the charges of the ions

• Draw Lewis Dot Structure

In the crisscross method, what do you do after identifying the charges of the ions?

• Add the charges

• Multiply the charges

• Subtract the charges

• Cross the charges

What is the formula unit for magnesium fluoride using the crisscross method?

• Mg2F2

• MgF

• Mg2F

• MgF2

How many sodium ions are needed to balance one phosphide ion in sodium phosphide?

• One

• Three

• Four

• Two

What is the formula unit for aluminum oxide after applying the crisscross method?

• AlO2

• Al3O2

• Al2O3

• AlO

When simplifying the formula unit for barium oxide, what is the final result?

• Ba2O

• BaO

• Ba2O2

• BaO2

What is the formula unit for aluminum phosphide after reducing the charges?

• AlP3

• AlP

• Al2P3

• Al3P2