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Writing Chemical Formula

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 4mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Chemical compound is formed when two or more ions are formed.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

Choose the incorrect pairing below:

a)

Cation -> positive

b)

Anion -> negative

c)

Ionic bonding -> metal to metal

d)

Covalent bonding -> nonmetal to nonmetal

3.

It is composed of two or more atoms bound together by a chemical bond.

a)

Ion

b)

Molecule

c)

Atom

d)

Element

4.

An atom must have how many valence electrons to become stable?

a)

6

b)

8

c)

10

d)

12

5.

Which is positive ion?

a)

Cation

b)

Anion

6.

Which is negative ion?

a)

Cation

b)

Anion

7.

What is the first step in writing a chemical formula?

a)

Write the multipliers as subscript of each element.

b)

Identify the symbols and charges of the elements.

c)

Balance the charges by looking for multipliers.

8.

What is the correct chemical formula of sodium oxide?

a)

Na2O

b)

NaO2

9.

Carbon atom has 6 valence electrons. How many VE does it need to become stable?

a)

2

b)

4

c)

6

d)

8

10.

What is the second step in writing a chemical formula?

a)

Write the multipliers as subscript of each element.

b)

Balance the charges by looking for multipliers.

c)

Identify the symbols and charges of the elements.