Ionic Compounds Quiz for Students

Identify the cation (positive ion) in the compound NaCl.

• Na

• Cl

• NaCl

• None of the above

What is the name of the binary ionic compound with the formula MgO?

• Magnesium Oxide

• Magnesium Oxygen

• Manganese Oxide

• Manganese Oxygen

Write the ionic formula for the compound formed between calcium and chlorine.

• CaCl

Which of the following is a polyatomic ion?

• +1

• +2

• +3

• +4

• Potassium Nitrate

• Potassium Nitrite

• Potassium Nitride

• Potassium Nitrogen

Which of the following is a common ionic compound?

• NaCl

• None of the above

• Copper Chloride

• Copper(I) Chloride

• Copper(II) Chloride

• Copper Dichloride

Write the ionic formula for the compound formed between aluminium and oxygen.

• AlO