Formation of Ionic Compounds (VCE SSCE Chemistry): Quizzes
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What do metal atoms lose to form positively charged ions?
What do metal atoms lose to form positively charged ions?
Electrons
What does the octet rule state about atoms?
What does the octet rule state about atoms?
Atoms react to get 8 e- in outer shell
Why do non-metal atoms gain electrons from metal atoms during ionic compound formation?
Why do non-metal atoms gain electrons from metal atoms during ionic compound formation?
Non-metals are more electronegative
What charge do Group 17 non-metals typically form?
What charge do Group 17 non-metals typically form?
What principle determines the ratio of ions in an ionic compound formula?
What principle determines the ratio of ions in an ionic compound formula?
Total + charges = total - charges
What is the formula of magnesium chloride?
What is the formula of magnesium chloride?
When are brackets used with polyatomic ions in formulas?
When are brackets used with polyatomic ions in formulas?
When more than one polyatomic ion needed
What is the charge on the ammonium ion?
What is the charge on the ammonium ion?
What does the Roman numeral indicate in iron(III) chloride?
What does the Roman numeral indicate in iron(III) chloride?
Charge on the iron ion
How are simple anions (non-metals) named?
How are simple anions (non-metals) named?
Name ends in '-ide'