10/7/22 - Molecules and Ions Flashcards
1
Q
What does a binary ionic compound consist of?
A
2 monoatomic ions
2
Q
Which types of elements tend to form ionic compounds?
A
Metals and nonmetals
3
Q
Which types of elements tend to form covalent compounds?
A
Nonmetals with each other
4
Q
What is ZnBr2
A
Zinc bromide. This is an ionic compound because it combines a metal with a nonmetal.
5
Q
What is the empirical formula for copper (II) oxide?
A
CuO because a Cu^2+ cation combines with a O^2- anion.
6
Q
Empirical formula for carbonate
A
CO3^2-
7
Q
Name of NO3^-
A
Nitrate
8
Q
Empirical formula for phosphate
A
PO4^3-
9
Q
Name of SO4^2-
A
Sulfate
10
Q
Empirical formula for chlorate
A
ClO3^-
11
Q
Name of BrO3^-
A
Bromate
12
Q
Empirical formula for iodate
A
IO3^-
13
Q
Name of ClO2^-
A
Chlorite
14
Q
Empirical formula for perbromate
A
BrO4^-
15
Q
Name of PO^-
A
Hypophosphite
