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Determining ionic formulae

The starter and exit quiz of the lesson “Determining ionic formulae”, from the unit “Structure and bonding” (Year 10 Science) by Oak National Academy.

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12 questions

  1. Ions form through the loss or gain of ...
  2. When a nitrate ion forms, it gains one electron. What charge does a nitrate ion have?
  3. True or false? Non–metal atoms gain electrons to become more stable, negatively charged ions.
  4. Which of the following statements about ammonium nitrate, NH₄NO₃, are correct?
  5. Match the following terms to the correct definitions.
  6. Magnesium chloride is an ionic compound. Which of the following statements does not describe magnesium chloride?
  7. Match the following key terms to the correct definition.
  8. The molecular formula for hydrogen peroxide is H₂O₂. What is its empirical formula?
  9. Which of the following are examples of ionic compounds with names ending with –ide?
  10. Which of the following are examples of polyatomic ions?
  11. The image shows the ionic compound lead(II) chloride. What is the empirical formula for lead(II) chloride?
  12. The ammonium ion has the formula: NH₄⁺. Sulfate ions have the formula: SO₄²⁻. What is the formula for ammonium sulfate?

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