Chapter 5 Ionic Naming Quiz Flashcards
1
Q
When naming ionic compounds, you need to______
A
name the metal first, name the nonmetal last, change the end to -ide
2
Q
A polyatomic ion is ______
A
a positively or negatively charged, covalently group of atoms
3
Q
An ion has the _____
A
wrong number of electrons
4
Q
When naming with a polyatomic ion, ____
A
leave the polyatomic ion as is
5
Q
When naming a transition metal, the roman numeral tells_____
A
how many valence electrons it loses
6
Q
Ionic compounds are made of:
A
metals and nonmetals
7
Q
What is the overall goal of ionic compounds?
A
To exist in ratios that balance the overall charge to zero.
8
Q
What is a charged group of two or more covalently bonded atoms that act as a single unit in an ionic compound?
A
polyatomic ion
