Alchemy Flashcard 13

Front

Why do different atoms bond together to make compounds?

Back

Because the atoms are more stable with full outer shells of electrons.

Front

Which statement best illustrates the “rule” for forming ionic compounds?

Back

The total number of valence electrons must be a multiple of 8.

Front

Bromine gains one electron to form which ion?

Back

Br^-1

Front

Mg and O combine to form the ionic compound magnesium oxide. What is the correct formula for magnesium oxide?

Back

MgO

Front

What is the correct formula for the compound magnesium chloride?

Back

MgCl₂

Front

Which of these compounds will NOT form? ArCl₂, Na₂S, AlCl₃, NaCl

Back

ArCl₂

Front

Which of these compounds does NOT occur? LiCl, MgCl₂, AlCl₃, CaCl

Back

CaCl

Front

Which compound can be made with these cards? Options: K₂O, K₂Ca, K₂Cl₂, Cl₂O, KO

Back

K₂O

Front

An ionic compound is formed when:

Back

a cation bonds to an anion.

Front

Metal to nonmetal ratio of ionic compounds formed from two highlighted groups of the periodic table.

Back

1:2