Quantitative Chemistry: Charges on Ions Flashcards
1
Q
What ions can iron form?
A
Fe2+ - Iron (II)
Fe3+
2
Q
What ions can copper form?
A
Cu+ - Copper (I)
Cu2+ - Copper (II)
3
Q
What charge will metal ions always have?
A
positive
4
Q
What charge do most non-metal ions have?
A
negative
5
Q
What is special about the charges on ions transition metals form?
A
Each transition metal can form several different ions eg iron and copper
6
Q
Which non-metal ions are positive?
A
hydrogen ion - H+
ammonium ion - NH4+
7
Q
What would the formula of lithium carbonate be? (Li+ and CO32-)
A
Li2CO3
8
Q
What would the formula of calcium hydroxide be? (Ca2+ and OH-)
A
Ca(OH)2 (dont forget the brackets)
9
Q
What would the formula of magnesium nitrate be? (Mg2+ and NO3-)
A
Mg(NO3)2
