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What occurs in the formation of ionic compounds?
What occurs in the formation of ionic compounds?
How does chlorine achieve an octet in its valence shell?
How does chlorine achieve an octet in its valence shell?
What charge does sodium acquire when it loses its one valence electron?
What charge does sodium acquire when it loses its one valence electron?
What is the resulting chemical formula for the ionic compound formed between sodium and chlorine?
What is the resulting chemical formula for the ionic compound formed between sodium and chlorine?
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Which of the following correctly describes a nonmetal in the formation of ionic compounds?
Which of the following correctly describes a nonmetal in the formation of ionic compounds?
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What determines whether an element will gain or lose electrons when forming a compound?
What determines whether an element will gain or lose electrons when forming a compound?
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In ionic bonding, which of the following is true regarding the elemental ions formed?
In ionic bonding, which of the following is true regarding the elemental ions formed?
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What happens to sodium when it forms an ionic compound with chlorine?
What happens to sodium when it forms an ionic compound with chlorine?
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What is the correct name for the ionic compound formed from sodium (Na) and chlorine (Cl)?
What is the correct name for the ionic compound formed from sodium (Na) and chlorine (Cl)?
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Which of the following correctly names the compound KNO2?
Which of the following correctly names the compound KNO2?
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What is the name of the compound formed from iron (Fe) and oxygen (O) with the formula FeO?
What is the name of the compound formed from iron (Fe) and oxygen (O) with the formula FeO?
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What is the appropriate name for the compound Mn3(PO4)4?
What is the appropriate name for the compound Mn3(PO4)4?
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Which statement correctly identifies the naming convention for polyatomic anions?
Which statement correctly identifies the naming convention for polyatomic anions?
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What name is assigned to the ionic compound containing aluminum and sulfur with the formula Al2S3?
What name is assigned to the ionic compound containing aluminum and sulfur with the formula Al2S3?
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How is the compound V2S5 correctly named?
How is the compound V2S5 correctly named?
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Which of the following pairs correctly matches the polyatomic ion with its formula?
Which of the following pairs correctly matches the polyatomic ion with its formula?
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What is the charge of the ammonium ion?
What is the charge of the ammonium ion?
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Which of the following is the correct formula for the sulfate ion?
Which of the following is the correct formula for the sulfate ion?
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What is the name of the compound formed from sodium and the sulfate ion?
What is the name of the compound formed from sodium and the sulfate ion?
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Which of the following ions has a -3 charge?
Which of the following ions has a -3 charge?
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What is the charge on the copper ion in Cu+2?
What is the charge on the copper ion in Cu+2?
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Which formula represents a polyatomic ion?
Which formula represents a polyatomic ion?
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How is the name of an ionic compound structured?
How is the name of an ionic compound structured?
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What are the charges on the ions in the compound V2S5?
What are the charges on the ions in the compound V2S5?
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What charge does magnesium acquire when it loses its two valence electrons?
What charge does magnesium acquire when it loses its two valence electrons?
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Which nonmetal needs to gain three electrons to complete its octet?
Which nonmetal needs to gain three electrons to complete its octet?
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What is the total number of electrons that must be lost by magnesium when forming an ionic compound with nitrogen?
What is the total number of electrons that must be lost by magnesium when forming an ionic compound with nitrogen?
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Which of the following correctly describes the number of electrons lost by metals in ionic bonding?
Which of the following correctly describes the number of electrons lost by metals in ionic bonding?
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What is the ratio of magnesium ions to nitrogen ions required in the formation of the ionic compound?
What is the ratio of magnesium ions to nitrogen ions required in the formation of the ionic compound?
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What is the common charge that phosphorus tends to form when it gains electrons?
What is the common charge that phosphorus tends to form when it gains electrons?
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Which electron configuration allows sulfur to preferably gain electrons?
Which electron configuration allows sulfur to preferably gain electrons?
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Which of the following represents a property of polyatomic ions?
Which of the following represents a property of polyatomic ions?
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Study Notes
What is a Compound?
- A compound is a substance formed by two or more elements chemically bonded together.
- Elements combine by gaining, losing, or sharing electrons.
- The number of valence electrons determines how many electrons are gained, lost, or shared.
The Two Main Types of Compounds
- Ionic Compounds - Form when one element loses electrons and another gains electrons.
- Molecular Compounds - Form when elements share electrons.
Main-Group Ions
- For both types of compounds, elements achieve a core configuration of valence electrons, typically with 8 in the outermost s and p orbitals (an octet).
Rules for Forming Ions
- Gaining Electrons: An element with 5, 6, or 7 valence electrons will gain 3, 2, or 1 electrons to achieve an octet, becoming a negative ion (anion).
- Losing Electrons: An element with 1, 2, or 3 valence electrons will lose these electrons to achieve an octet, becoming a positive ion (cation).
- Example:*
- Chlorine (Cl): Has 7 valence electrons (3s2 3p5). It gains 1 electron to achieve an octet and become Cl-1: 3s2 3p6.
- Sodium (Na): Has 1 valence electron (3s1). It loses 1 electron to achieve an octet and become Na+1: 2s2 2p6.
Ionic Compounds
- Formed by the exchange of electrons between a metal (losing electrons) and a nonmetal (gaining electrons).
- The total number of electrons lost by the metal must equal the total number of electrons gained by the nonmetal.
- There is no single molecule (unit) of one ion and one ion in an ionic compound.
- The ratio of ions is shown in the chemical formula, with the positive ion written first.
- Example:*
- In forming NaCl, sodium (Na) loses 1 electron and chlorine (Cl) gains 1 electron.
Using the Periodic Table to Determine Charges of Ions
- Main-group metals and semimetals with 1, 2, or 3 valence electrons will become +1, +2, or +3 cations, respectively.
- Nonmetals and semimetals with 5, 6, or 7 valence electrons will gain electrons to form -3, -2, and -1 anions, respectively.
Polyatomic Ions
- Polyatomic ions consist of multiple atoms bonded together, acting as a single unit with a charge.
- Most are negatively charged, but the ammonium ion (NH4+1) is a common exception.
Common Polyatomic Ions to Know
- Hypochlorite (ClO-1)
- Chlorite (ClO2-1)
- Chlorate (ClO3-1)
- Perchlorate (ClO4-1)
- Nitrite (NO2-1)
- Nitrate (NO3-1)
- Sulfite (SO3-2)
- Sulfate (SO4-2)
- Carbonate (CO3-2)
- Bicarbonate (HCO3-1)
- Phosphate (PO4-3)
- Phosphite (PO3-3)
- Cyanide (CN-1)
- Hydroxide (OH-1)
- Permanganate (MnO4-1)
- Chromate (CrO4-2)
- Dichromate (Cr2O7-2)
- Acetate (C2H3O2-1)
Ionic Compounds with Polyatomic Ions
- The polyatomic ion is treated as a single unit when determining the formula of an ionic compound containing it.
- Example:*
- The formula for calcium (Ca) and phosphate (PO4-3) is Ca3(PO4)2
Transition Metal Ions
- Transition metals can have different charges, making it important to determine their charges from the chemical formula instead of the periodic table.
- Examples:*
- Iron (Fe) can be +2 or +3 (Fe+2, Fe+3)
- Copper (Cu) can be +1 or +2 (Cu+1, Cu+2)
- Zinc (Zn) is always +2 (Zn+2)
Naming Ionic Compounds
- The name of an ionic compound starts with the positive ion (cation) and then the negative ion (anion).
Rules for Naming Ionic Compounds
- Cation: If the cation is a metal, it uses the element's name. If it's ammonium, use the polyatomic ion name.
- Anion: If the anion is a single nonmetal, it ends in "-ide". If it's a polyatomic anion, use the name of the polyatomic ion.
- Examples*
- NaCl: Sodium chloride
- Mg3N2: Magnesium nitride
- Ca3(PO4)2: Calcium phosphate
Naming Ionic Compounds with Transition Metal Ions
- Since transition metals can have multiple charges, Roman numerals are used to indicate the charge in the compound name.
- Examples:*
- FeO: Iron(II) oxide
- Fe2O3: Iron(III) oxide
Transition Metal Ions with Consistent Charges
- Some transition metals such as zinc (Zn) and silver (Ag) always have the same charge (+2 for zinc and +1 for silver), so the Roman numeral is not used when naming their compounds.
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Test your knowledge on compounds in chemistry, focusing on the formation and types of ionic and molecular compounds. Understand the role of valence electrons and the rules for forming ions. This quiz is essential for chemistry students looking to solidify their grasp on compound formation.