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Naming Ions and Writing ionic formulas

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11 questions
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  • Q1
    consist of a single atom with a positive or negative charge
    monatomic ion
    polyatomic ion
    anion
    cation
    30s
  • Q2
    Many _____________________ can form more than one possible cation.
    nonmetals
    transition metals
    Group 1 elements
    Group 2 elements
    30s
  • Q3
    composed of more than one atom but functions as a unit with a total positive or negative charge
    polyatomic ion
    monatomic ion
    anion
    cation
    30s
  • Q4
    Sometimes the same two or three elements combine in different ratios to form different polyatomic ions.
    False
    True
    30s
  • Q5
    polyatomic ions ending in "-ite" indicates one _________________ oxygen atom than the ion with "-ate" ending
    more
    greater
    total
    less
    30s
  • Q6
    composed of two elements
    dicompound
    binary compound
    tertiary compound
    ionic compound
    30s
  • Q7
    When writing names and formulas for ionic compound the _____________ is always first
    anion
    cation
    larger ion
    smaller
    30s
  • Q8
    When writing the name of a cation with more than one possible charge, ______________________ are used to indicate the charge.
    superscripts
    dots
    Roman Numerals
    parentheses
    30s
  • Q9
    When writing names and formulas for ionic compounds the _______________ is always written last.
    metal
    cation
    anion
    30s
  • Q10
    a compound which contains three different elements
    binary compound
    ionic compound
    tertiary compound
    covalent compound
    30s
  • Q11
    In a chemical formula, _________________ must be used when there is more than one polyatomic ion needed for a balanced ratio.
    parentheses
    Roman Numerals
    superscripts
    30s

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