Nomenclature practice: Monatomic Ions & Transition elements

What is a transition metal?

• They are elements with charges that vary and are represented by Roman numerals

• Elements that are neither metals nor nonmetals

• A metal with equal numbers of protons and electrons.

What is the correct ionic symbol for Manganese (II)?

• Mg ⁺²
• Mg ^-2
• Mn ⁺²
• Mn ^-2

What is the correct ionic symbol for Cobalt (III)?

• Cu ⁺³
• Co ⁺³
• Cu ^-3
• Co ^-3

Where are the transition metals located on the periodic table?

• Those within the blue rectangle

• Those within the red rectangle

• Those within the yellow rectangle

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Why do transition metals get different rules for their names and formulas?

• Their atoms are larger

• These cations have many different charges

• They have more protons than electrons

• They are rare elements

What is the name of this ion?

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What is the name of this ion?

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When naming a transition metal, the numerical value of the charge is indicated by a …

• prefix

• suffix

• Roman numeral following the name

• superscript after the name

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Fe²⁺ and Fe³⁺ are both ions of iron. What is different about them?

• they have different numbers of protons

• they have different numbers of neutrons

• they have a different charge

• they are different elements

What is the charge on an Aluminium ion?

• -3

• +3
• +2
• -2

• +1