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Ionic Compounds

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 16mins

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1.

When a neutral atom loses an electron, the atom becomes a

a)

positively charged anion.

b)

negatively charged anion.

c)

positively charged cation.

d)

positively charged anion.

2.

The correct formula for calcium + chlorine is

a)

CaCl

b)

CaCl2

c)

CCl

d)

Ca2Cl

3.

If a compound is ionic, it will most likely contain

a)

metals only.

b)

nonmetals only.

c)

metalloids only.

d)

a metal and nonmetal(s).

4.

The structure of most ionic compounds is known as a

a)

diamond.

b)

crystal lattice.

c)

cube.

d)

trigonal planar.

5.

Properties of ionic compounds would include all of the following EXCEPT

a)

high melting and boiling points.

b)

good conductors as solids.

c)

good conductors when dissolved.

d)

strong bonds.

6.

The Roman numeral often seen when naming transition metals tells the

a)

charge (oxidation state) of the metal.

b)

number of metal atoms needed.

c)

amount of valence electrons in the outermost shell.

d)

group number.

7.

The name of FeCl₂ is

a)

iron chloride

b)

iron (II) chloride

c)

iron (I) chloride

d)

iron dichloride

8.

LiBr is called

a)

lithium bromine

b)

lithium (I) bromine

c)

lithium bromide

d)

lithuim (I) bromide

9.

Name the ionic compound SnSe2

a)

Tin diselenide

b)

Tin (IV) Selenide

c)

Tin selenide

d)

Tin (II) triselenide

10.

Which of the following combinations would need roman numerals in the name?

a)

potassium + fluorine

b)

beryllium + oxygen

c)

boron + iodine

d)

gold + oxygen

11.

When naming a compound, which of these is written first? (Choose two.)

a)

Metal

b)

Nonmetal

c)

Anion

d)

Cation

12.

When naming a compound, what must the last part be?

a)

the element with "ide" at the end

b)

the element with the ending "ite"

c)

the name of the element

d)

the element with "ide" at the end, unless its a polyatomic ion

13.

What is the name of the compound Na2(SO4)?

a)

Sodium sulfate

b)

Sodium sulfide

c)

Sodium sulfite

d)

Sodium sulfuroxide

14.

What is the name of the compound Sc(OH)3?

a)

Scandium (III) hydroxide

b)

Scandium (I) hydroxide

c)

Scandium (II) hydroxide

d)

Scandium hydroxide

15.

The name of the compound Ca3(PO4)2

a)

calcium phosphate

b)

tricalcium diphosphate

c)

calcium phosphorus oxide

d)

calcium phosphide

16.

If I gain electrons I become

a)

Positive because I've added to my atom

b)

negative because I've added electrons

c)

same because i'm balanced

d)

equal because now I have electrons

17.

By looking at the formula of an ionic compound, we can determine the charge (oxidation state) of a transition metal.

a)

True

b)

False

18.

Ionic compounds will

a)

share electrons in order to gain stability.

b)

transfer electrons in order to gain stability.

c)

constantly move electrons back and forth to gain stability.

d)

have low melting points.

19.

What do the dots represent for the oxygen atom?

a)

There are 6 valence electrons.

b)

There are 6 total electrons.

c)

Oxygen has atomic number of 6.

d)

Oxygen will give away 6 electrons in order to gain stability.

20.

The correct formula for copper II hydroxide would be

a)

Co(OH)

b)

CuOH2

c)

Cu2OH

d)

Cu(OH)2