2.3 - Formulae and equations Flashcards
1
Q
Atoms on the left of the periodic table _____ electrons to form _____
A
Lose
Cations
2
Q
Atoms on the right of the periodic table _____ electrons to form _____
A
Gain
Anions
3
Q
Do transition metals form one cation or anion?
A
They can form multiple e.g. Cu⁺ and Cu²⁺
4
Q
What is a binary compound?
A
A compound that contains two elements only
5
Q
What is the formula of ammonium?
A
NH₄⁺
6
Q
What is the formula of hydroxide?
A
OH⁻
7
Q
What is the formula of nitrate?
A
NO₃⁻
8
Q
What is the formula of hydrogencarbonate?
A
HCO₃⁻
9
Q
What is the formula of carbonate?
A
CO₃²⁻
10
Q
What is the formula of sulfate?
A
SO₄²⁻
11
Q
What is the formula of phosphate?
A
PO₄³⁻
