Ionic Compounds Naming and Formulas Quiz

Why is it important to understand the charge of elements in ionic compounds?

• To predict the compound's melting point

• To determine the color of the compound

• To assist in naming and determining chemical formulas

• To calculate the compound's density

What happens to metals when they form ionic compounds?

• They gain electrons

• They lose electrons

• They remain neutral

• They form covalent bonds

How many valence electrons do group 1 elements have?

• Three

• Two

• One

• Four

What charge do halogens typically take when forming ions?

• 2-

• 1+

• 2+

• 1-

What is the term used for the naming system of ionic compounds?

• Syntax

• Lexicon

• Nomenclature

• Grammar

In the compound Na2O, what is the name of the non-metal?

• Ozonide

• Oxide

• Oxygen

• Oxy

What is the correct name for the compound CaBr2?

• Calcium Bromite

• Calcium Bromate

• Calcium Bromide

• Calcium Bromine

What is the first step in deriving a chemical formula from a compound name?

• Determine the color of the compound

• Write the name of the metal

• Calculate the molecular weight

• Identify the charges of the elements

What is the chemical formula for potassium iodide?

• KI

• K2I

• K2I2

• KI2

How do you determine the subscripts in a chemical formula?

• By subtracting the charges

• By adding the charges

• By multiplying the charges

• By crisscrossing the charges