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Naming Ionic Compounds — Quiz Answers

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The chemical formula for lithium phosphide is Li sub 3 cap p Which best describes this ionic compound?

A
Lithium ions have 3 negative charges, and phosphorus ions have 1 positive charge.
B
Lithium ions have 1 negative charge, and phosphorus ions have 3 positive charges.
C
Lithium ions have 3 positive charges, and phosphorus ions have 1 negative charge.
D
Lithium ions have 1 positive charge, and phosphorus ions have 3 negative charges.
4

Which best describes ionic compound formulas?

A
They have an equal number of positive and negative charges.
B
They have more negative charges than positive.
C
They have an unbalanced chemical formula.
D
They have more positive charges than negative.
5

Which is an unnecessary rule for writing chemical formulas?

A
identify the negative ion and charge
B
write the negative ion first
C
balance the charges
D
identify the positive ion and charge
9

Sarah is asked to sort out the list of ions and ionic compounds. How can Sarah differentiate between the ions and ionic compounds?

A
Ions have a positive or negative charge, but an ionic compound’s overall charge is negative.
B
Ions have no charge, but ionic compounds have a positive charge.
C
Ions have no charge, but ionic compounds have a negative charge.
D
Ions have a positive or negative charge, but an ionic compound’s overall charge is zero.
10

Based on the naming classification, which compounds would have the same ending?

A
compounds cap w , cap x , and cap z
B
compounds cap w and cap x
C
compounds cap v , cap y , and cap z
D
compounds cap v and cap x

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