Ionic Naming and Formulas Practice

Front

What is the name for Al₂Se₃?

Back

Aluminum selenide

Front

What is the name for CsCl?

Back

Caesium chloride

Front

What is the formula for strontium phosphate?

Back

Sr₃(PO₄)₂

Front

In ionic bonding, how are electrons treated?

Back

Electrons are transferred.

Front

What is the formula for beryllium oxide?

Back

BeO

Front

Define ionic bond.

Back

An ionic bond is a chemical bond formed between two ions with opposite charges.

Front

What is the charge of a sodium ion (Na)?

Back

+1

Front

What is the charge of a chloride ion (Cl)?

Back

-1

Front

How do you determine the formula for an ionic compound?

Back

Combine the cation and anion charges to balance them.

Front

What is the name for MgO?

Back

Magnesium oxide