Ionic Compounds: Naming and Formula Writing

What is the name of the ionic compound with the formula MgF₂?

• Magnesium Fluoride

• Magnesium Chloride

• Magnesium Oxide

• Magnesium Sulfate

What is an ionic compound?

• A compound formed from the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions.

• A compound that consists of molecules held together by covalent bonds.

• A mixture of metals and non-metals that do not react chemically.

• A compound that is formed by the sharing of electrons between atoms.

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NGSS.HS-PS1-1

NGSS.HS-PS2-4

What is the charge of a Chloride ion?

• 0

• +1

• -1

• +2

What is the significance of Roman numerals in naming ionic compounds?

• They indicate the oxidation state (charge) of the metal.

• They represent the number of atoms in the compound.

• They are used to denote the type of bond present.

• They indicate the molecular weight of the compound.

What is the name of the ionic compound with the formula FeCl₃?

• Iron(II) Chloride

• Iron(III) Chloride

• Iron(IV) Chloride

• Iron(I) Chloride

What is the correct chemical formula for Lithium Sulfide?

• LiS

• Li₂S

• Li₃S

• LiSO₄

What is the formula for the compound formed by Mg²⁺ and Cl⁻?

• MgCl₂

• MgCl

• Mg₂Cl

• MgCl₃

When naming ionic compounds with transition metals, what must be included to indicate the metal's property?

• Chemical symbols to represent the metal

• Roman numerals to show the charge of the metal.

• Prefixes to indicate the number of atoms

• Subscripts to balance the charges

What is the charge of a Rubidium ion?

• 0

• +1

• -1

• +2

What is the name of the ionic compound with the formula CaO?

• Calcium Oxide

• Calcium Hydroxide

• Calcium Carbonate

• Calcium Sulfate