Binary Ionic Compounds

Front

What is an ion with a negative charge called?

Back

An anion.

Front

What is the correct chemical formula for magnesium chloride?

Back

MgCl₂.

Front

How do potassium (K⁺) and sulfur (S²⁻) bond together?

Back

They form K₂S.

Front

What is the chemical formula for sodium fluoride?

Back

NaF.

Front

What do nonmetals tend to do with electrons?

Back

Gain electrons.

Front

What is a cation?

Back

An ion with a positive charge.

Front

What is the chemical formula for sodium chloride?

Back

NaCl.

Front

How do calcium (Ca²⁺) and chlorine (Cl⁻) bond together?

Back

They form CaCl₂.

Front

What is the charge of a magnesium ion?

Back

Mg²⁺.

Front

What is the charge of a fluoride ion?

Back

F⁻.