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Ions and Their Charges: Basic Definitions

Total questions: 45

Worksheet time: 23mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which statement best defines an ion?

a)

A neutral atom with balanced electrons

b)

An atom or molecule with net charge

c)

A particle with only protons and neutrons

d)

A molecule that cannot gain electrons

2.

What is a polyatomic ion?

a)

An ion containing more than one atom

b)

A molecule with multiple ionic bonds

c)

A compound formed by covalent bonds

d)

A single atom with neutral charge

3.

Select the correct formula and charge for the ammonium ion.

a)

NH2 with a +2 charge

b)

NH3 with a −1 charge

c)

NH4 with a 0 charge

d)

NH4 with a +1 charge

4.

Which formula corresponds to the acetate ion?

a)

CH3CO with a +1 charge

b)

CO3 with a −2 charge

c)

C2H3O2 with a −1 charge

d)

C2H4O2 with a 0 charge

5.

Group 1A elements typically have which oxidation state in ionic compounds?

a)

+2 oxidation state

b)

+1 oxidation state

c)

0 oxidation state

d)

−1 oxidation state

6.

A transition metal named with Roman numeral (I) indicates what charge?

a)

A +1 charge on the metal

b)

A −1 charge on the metal

c)

A +2 charge on the metal

d)

A variable charge not specified

7.

Which set correctly matches ion names to formulas?

a)

Bromate: BrO4−2; Chlorate: ClO2−1

b)

Bromate: BrO3−2; Chlorate: ClO3−2

c)

Bromate: BrO3−1; Chlorate: ClO3−1

d)

Bromate: BrO2−1; Chlorate: ClO4−1

8.

Hydronium is represented by which formula and charge?

a)

H2O with a +1 charge

b)

H3O with a +1 charge

c)

H2O with a −1 charge

d)

H3O with a −1 charge

9.

Group 2A elements commonly form ions with what charge?

a)

+2 charge

b)

−2 charge

c)

+1 charge

d)

−1 charge

10.

Halogens (Group 7A) most often have which oxidation state in ionic compounds?

a)

+2 oxidation state

b)

+1 oxidation state

c)

−1 oxidation state

d)

0 oxidation state

11.

Which formula represents the cyanide ion?

a)

HCN−1

b)

ClO2−1

c)

CN−1

d)

CO2−1

12.

Chlorite is a polyatomic ion. Which formula is correct for chlorite?

a)

ClO3−1

b)

ClO2−1

c)

ClO−1

d)

ClO4−1

13.

Which ion has the formula H−1?

a)

Hydronium

b)

Hydrogen radical

c)

Hydride

d)

Hydrogen

14.

What is the correct formula for the hydrogen carbonate (bicarbonate) ion?

a)

CO3−1

b)

H2CO3−1

c)

HCO3−1

d)

HCO−1

15.

A transition metal with a +4 charge should be indicated with which Roman numeral?

a)

Roman numeral (III)

b)

Roman numeral (VI)

c)

Roman numeral (IV)

d)

Roman numeral (V)

16.

Which Roman numeral corresponds to a transition metal with a +5 charge?

a)

Roman numeral (IV)

b)

Roman numeral (VII)

c)

Roman numeral (V)

d)

Roman numeral (VI)

17.

Which formula represents the hydroxide ion?

a)

OH−1

b)

HO−1

c)

O2H−1

d)

H2O−1

18.

Group 4A metals most commonly exhibit which oxidation state?

a)

+4 oxidation state

b)

+2 oxidation state

c)

+6 oxidation state

d)

+1 oxidation state

19.

What is the correct formula for the hypochlorite ion?

a)

ClO−1

b)

ClO2−1

c)

Cl−1

d)

ClO3−1

20.

Which oxidation state is typical for group 7A nonmetals in ionic compounds?

a)

−3 oxidation state

b)

−1 oxidation state

c)

+3 oxidation state

d)

+1 oxidation state

21.

Select the correct formula for the iodate ion.

a)

IO3−1

b)

I2O3−1

c)

IO2−1

d)

IO4−1

22.

Group 5A nonmetals usually have which oxidation state?

a)

−1 oxidation state

b)

−3 oxidation state

c)

+5 oxidation state

d)

+3 oxidation state

23.

What oxidation state do group 6A nonmetals most often adopt?

a)

−4 oxidation state

b)

+6 oxidation state

c)

+2 oxidation state

d)

−2 oxidation state

24.

Group 6A metals are commonly found in which oxidation state?

a)

+6 oxidation state

b)

+1 oxidation state

c)

+2 oxidation state

d)

+4 oxidation state

25.

Which formula corresponds to the nitrate ion?

a)

NO2−1

b)

NO3−1

c)

N2O3−1

d)

NO4−1

26.

Which ion is paired with the correct −2 charge state and chromium?

a)

Chromate, CrO4-2

b)

Chromate, Cr2O7-2

c)

Dichromate, CrO4-2

d)

Dichromate, Cr2O8-2

27.

Identify the correct ion that contains carbon and carries a −2 charge.

a)

Peroxide, O2-2

b)

Oxalate, C2O4-2

c)

Carbonate, CO2-2

d)

Thiosulfate, S2O3-2

28.

Which formula corresponds to thiosulfate?

a)

SCN-1

b)

SO4-2

c)

SO3-2

d)

S2O3-2

29.

Choose the correct match for dichromate.

a)

Cr2O7-2

b)

CrO4-2

c)

HPO4-2

d)

C2O4-2

30.

Which of the following is the correct formula for hydrogen sulfate (bisulfate)?

a)

HSO3-1

b)

H2SO4

c)

H2SO3

d)

HSO4-1

31.

Which is the correct Roman numeral used for Transition metal with a +6 charge?

a)
VI
b)
III
c)
VII
d)
IV
32.

Which correctly represents hydrogen sulfite (bisulfite)?

a)

HSO3-1

b)

H2S2O3-1

c)

HSO4-1

d)

H2SO3-1

33.

What is the oxidation state of group 3A metals?

a)
+4
b)
+3
c)
+2
d)

-3

34.

Which of the following is the correct combination for the oxidation states of nonmetals in groups 4A and 5A?

a)

-4 for group 4A;

-3 for group 5A.

b)

-1 for group 4A;

-3 for group 5A.

c)

-3 for group 4A;

-2 for group 5A.

d)

-2 for group 4A;

-4 for group 5A.

35.

Which of the following correctly represents nitrite?

a)

N2O2-1

b)

NO2-1

c)

NO3-1

d)

NH4+1

36.

What is the correct name for ClO4-1?

a)
Chlorate
b)
Hypochlorite
c)
Perchlorate
d)
Bromate
37.

What is the correct name for MnO4-1?

a)
Manganese Oxide
b)
Manganate
c)
Permanganate
d)
Manganic Acid
38.

What is the correct name for SCN-1?

a)
Thiocyanate
b)
Sulfocyanate
c)
Thiocyanide
d)
Cyanothio
39.

What is the correct name for CO3-2?

a)
acetate
b)
sulfate
c)
bicarbonate
d)
carbonate
40.

What is the correct name for HPO4-2?

a)
dihydrogen phosphate
b)
phosphoric acid
c)
phosphate ion
d)
hydrogen phosphate
41.

What is the correct name for O2-2?

a)

Dioxide

b)

Superoxide

c)

Ozone

d)

Peroxide

42.

What are the correct names for SO4-2 and SO3-2 in the same order?

a)

Sulfide and sulfate

b)

Sulfate and sulfide

c)

Sulfate and sulfite

d)

Sulfite and sulfate

43.

What is the correct name for BO3-3?

a)
bromate
b)
boron
c)
borate
d)
bicarbonate
44.

What is the correct name for PO4-3?

a)
Phosphoric acid
b)
Phosphorus
c)
Phosphate
d)
Phosphite
45.

What is the correct name for PO3-3?

a)
Phosphine
b)
Phosphorus
c)
Phosphate
d)
Phosphite