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Ionic Compound Formula Writing
ionic compound formula writing
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Chemistry
10th Grade
11/14/2011

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Term
A negative ion is called a(n) _____________.
Definition
Anion.
Term
When atoms form cations, they (gain/lose) electrons.
Definition
Lose.
Term
Explain the octet rule.
Definition
The octet rule states that atoms will gain or lose electrons so that they achieve a filled outer level of electrons.  This is most often 8 electrons; hence the name octet rule.
Term
What is the charge of the cation chromium(VI)?
Definition

+6.

 

The Roman numeral indicates the charge.

Term

Which formula is correct for the compound

copper(II) chloride?

 

A.  Cu2Cl

B.  CuCl2

Definition

B is correct: CuCl2.

 

The Roman numeral does not indicate the number of copper ions.  It indicates the charge of the copper ion.  Since Cl has a -1 charge, you need two Cl- ions to balance

one Cu+2 ion.

Term
Write the formula (don't forget the charge) of the polyatomic ion sulfate.
Definition
SO42-
Term

A common positive polyatomic ion is named ammonium.

 

Write its formula (don't forget the charge!) 

Definition
NH41+
Term

Write the formula of the ionic compound

potassium nitrate. 

Definition

KNO3

 

No parentheses around the nitrate anion.  Only use parentheses when the formula requires more than one polyatomic ion.

Term

Write the formula of the ionic compound

ammonium oxide. 

Definition
(NH4)2O
Term

Write the formula of the ionic compound

iron(III) hydroxide. 

Definition
Fe(OH)3
Term

Write the formula of the ionic compound

lead(IV) carbonate. 

Definition
Pb(CO3)2
Term

How many hydrogen atoms are in the compound

aluminum tartrate?

Definition

aluminum tartrate is Al2(C4H4O6)3.

 

There are 4 x 3 = 12 hydrogen atoms.

Term
Write the formula for the compound lithium phosphate.
Definition
Li3PO4
Term
Name this compound:  CoF2
Definition

Cobalt(II) fluoride.

 

Cobalt is one of those elements that requires a Roman numeral in its name.  Check the back of your PT!

Term
Name this compound:  Ba(NO2)2
Definition

Barium nitrite.

 

(How do you know that barium does not require a Roman numeral?)

Term

One polyatomic not on your list is called permanganate.

 

A correct ionic formula containing this ion is Sr(MnO4)2.  Based on this formula, what is the charge of the permanganate ion?

Definition
-1 charge, since Sr has a +2 charge and there are two permanganate ions for one strontium ion.
Term
Name this compound:  NH4Br
Definition
Ammonium bromide.
Term

What is incorrect about this ionic formula?

 

(Mg)Cl2

Definition

The ratio of ions is correct...what is wrong is the parentheses around the magnesium ion.  Only use ( ) around polyatomic ions, and only when there is more than one polyatomic. 

 

The correct formula is MgCl2.

Term

What is incorrect about this ionic formula?

 

Ca(SO4).

Definition

The ratio of ions is correct...what is wrong is the parentheses around the sulfate ion.  Only use ( ) around polyatomic ions when there is more than one of those ions in the formula.

 

The correct formula is CaSO4.

Term
Write the formula for iron(III) bicarbonate.
Definition
Fe(HCO3)3
Term
Name this compound:  Cu2SO3.
Definition
Copper(I) sulfite.
Term
Name this compound:  K3N.
Definition
Potassium nitride.
Term

What is wrong with this formula:  SCa.

 

Also name this correctly-written compound.

Definition
The positive ion is always written first.  The correct formula is CaS.  Calcium sulfide.
Term
Write the formula for silver acetate.
Definition

AgC2H3O2. 

 

No parentheses!

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