Module 2.1.2 - Compounds, formulae and equations Flashcards
1
Q
What type of ions do metals form?
A
Positive
2
Q
What type of ions do non-metals form?
A
Negative
3
Q
What do positive ions usually end in?
A
-ium
4
Q
What do negative ions usually end in?
A
-ide, -ate, -ite
5
Q
What does ’-ate’ and ’-ite’ mean?
A
Contains oxygen
6
Q
What does ’-ide’ mean?
A
One element only
7
Q
What ions do metals in group 1 form?
A
1+ ions
8
Q
What ions do metals in group 2 charge?
A
+2
9
Q
What ions do non-metals in group 7 form?
A
1-
10
Q
What ions do non-metals in group 6 form?
A
2-
11
Q
What can transition metals form?
A
Positive ions of variable charge
12
Q
What are compound ions?
A
Contain more than one element
13
Q
What is the charge of ammonium (NH4)
A
+1
14
Q
What is the charge on a silver ion?
A
+1
15
Q
What is the charge on a zinc ion?
A
2+