Ionic Compounds Flashcards
0
Q
What is an ion?
A
An atom that has lost or gained electrons
1
Q
In the reaction sodium + bromine, what’s the product?
A
Sodium Bromide
2
Q
What type of ion will magnesium form?
A
A +2 ion
3
Q
What type of ion will chlorine form?
A
A -1 ion
4
Q
What’s the correct formulae for magnesium chloride?
A
MgCl2
5
Q
Which type of ions are metals likely to form?
A
Positive ones
6
Q
What is the product of the reaction between calcium and oxygen?
A
Calcium oxide
7
Q
What is the charge on a carbonate ion?
A
CO3 2-
8
Q
What are the properties of ionic compounds?
A
High melting and boiling points
9
Q
Which of the following is not an ionic compound?
- potassium oxide
- sodium sulfate
- sugar
A
Sugar
