Question 1

An element belonging to the halogen family would be expected to have a ________ ionization energy and a ________ electron affinity.

Accepted Answer

A) large; large 
B) large; small 
C) small; small 
D) small; large 
E) none of the above 
A) large; large 
B) large; small 
C) small; small 
D) small; large 
E) none of the above

Question 2

Which of the following elements is most likely to form an ion with a -1 charge?

Accepted Answer

A) Mg 
B) Si 
C) S 
D) Cl 
E) Sc 
A) Mg 
B) Si 
C) S 
D) Cl 
E) Sc

Question 3

Which of the following has the largest ionization energy?

Accepted Answer

A) Ne 
B) Br 
C) P 
D) Al 
E) Ca 
A) Ne 
B) Br 
C) P 
D) Al 
E) Ca

Question 4

The formula for potassium dichromate is ________.

Accepted Answer

A) KCr2O7 
B) K2Cr2O7 
C) K2CrO4 
D) PCr2 O7 
E) PCrO4 
A) KCr2O7 
B) K2Cr2O7 
C) K2CrO4 
D) PCr2 O7 
E) PCrO4

Question 5

What is the formula for the ionic compound formed between calcium and sulfur?

Accepted Answer

A) CaS 
B) CaSi 
C) Ca2S 
D) CaS2 
E) CaSi2 
A) CaS 
B) CaSi 
C) Ca2S 
D) CaS2 
E) CaSi2

Question 6

What is the formula of the nitrate ion?

Accepted Answer

A) NO3 2- 
B) NO 3- 
C) NO2 -1 
D) NO3 -1 
E) none of the above 
A) NO3 2- 
B) NO 3- 
C) NO2 -1 
D) NO3 -1 
E) none of the above

Question 7

The HCOS1U1B13S1U1B0 -1 ion is called ________.

Accepted Answer

A) hydrogen carbonate 
B) hydrogen carbide 
C) carbide 
D) carbonate 
E) carbonite 
A) hydrogen carbonate 
B) hydrogen carbide 
C) carbide 
D) carbonate 
E) carbonite

Question 8

Which of the following electron configurations is most stable?

Accepted Answer

A) 1s2 2s2 
B) 1s2 2s2 2p2 
C) 1s2 2s2 2p3 
D) 1s2 2s2 2p4 
E) 1s2 2s2 2p6 
A) 1s2 2s2 
B) 1s2 2s2 2p2 
C) 1s2 2s2 2p3 
D) 1s2 2s2 2p4 
E) 1s2 2s2 2p6

Question 9

Main group elements that are non-metals usually ________ one or more electrons to form ________,which have a ________ charge.

Accepted Answer

A) lose; anions; negative 
B) lose; cations; negative 
C) lose; cations; positive 
D) gain; cations; positive 
E) gain; anions; negative 
A) lose; anions; negative 
B) lose; cations; negative 
C) lose; cations; positive 
D) gain; cations; positive 
E) gain; anions; negative

Question 10

The term which best describes the crystalline substance that results when a large number of metal atoms transfers electrons to a large number of non-metal atoms is

Accepted Answer

A) covalent compound. 
B) molecule. 
C) ionic solid. 
D) cation. 
E) anion. 
A) covalent compound. 
B) molecule. 
C) ionic solid. 
D) cation. 
E) anion.

Question 11

Briefly explain how the octet rule determines the charge,both sign and magnitude,of an ion.

Accepted Answer

The octet rule states that main group el

Question 12

The property defined as the energy required to remove one electron from an atom in the gaseous state is

Accepted Answer

A) atomic number. 
B) electron affinity. 
C) ionization energy. 
D) electronegativity. 
E) none of the above 
A) atomic number. 
B) electron affinity. 
C) ionization energy. 
D) electronegativity. 
E) none of the above

Question 13

What is the formula of a compound formed by the ions M2+ and X3-?

Accepted Answer

A) M2X3 
B) M3X2 
C) MX3 
D) M2X 
E) none of the above 
A) M2X3 
B) M3X2 
C) MX3 
D) M2X 
E) none of the above

Question 14

The name of Cu2+ is ________ ion or ________ ion.

Accepted Answer

A) copper; cupric 
B) copper(i); cupric 
C) copper(II); cupric 
D) copper(I); cuprous 
E) copper(II); cuprous 
A) copper; cupric 
B) copper(i); cupric 
C) copper(II); cupric 
D) copper(I); cuprous 
E) copper(II); cuprous

Question 15

What is the formula for the ionic compound formed between lithium and bromide?

Accepted Answer

A) LiB 
B) LiBr 
C) Li2Br 
D) LiBr2 
E) Li+Br- 
A) LiB 
B) LiBr 
C) Li2Br 
D) LiBr2 
E) Li+Br-

Question 16

One characteristic of a cation is that

Accepted Answer

A) it has more protons than electrons. 
B) it has equal numbers of protons and electrons. 
C) it has more electrons than protons. 
D) the number of neutrons is related to the number of electrons. 
E) the relationship between protons and electrons varies with the cation in question. 
A) it has more protons than electrons. 
B) it has equal numbers of protons and electrons. 
C) it has more electrons than protons. 
D) the number of neutrons is related to the number of electrons. 
E) the relationship between protons and electrons varies with the cation in question.

Question 17

The name of Sn2+ is ________ ion or ________ ion.

Accepted Answer

A) tin; stannous 
B) tin(IV); stannic 
C) tin(II); stannic 
D) tin(IV); stannous 
E) tin(II); stannous 
A) tin; stannous 
B) tin(IV); stannic 
C) tin(II); stannic 
D) tin(IV); stannous 
E) tin(II); stannous

Question 18

What is the formula of a compound formed by the ions M+ and X3-?

Accepted Answer

A) MX3 
B) M3X 
C) M3X3 
D) M2X6 
E) none of the above 
A) MX3 
B) M3X 
C) M3X3 
D) M2X6 
E) none of the above

Question 19

Which element will form an ion with the greatest positive charge?

Accepted Answer

A) Al 
B) Na 
C) Mg 
D) Sr 
E) P 
A) Al 
B) Na 
C) Mg 
D) Sr 
E) P

Question 20

How are noble gases related to the octet rule?

Accepted Answer

Noble gases,except helium,illustrate the

Exam 3: Ionic Compounds

An element belonging to the halogen family would be expected to have a ________ ionization energy and a ________ electron affinity.

Which of the following elements is most likely to form an ion with a -1 charge?

Which of the following has the largest ionization energy?

The formula for potassium dichromate is ________.

What is the formula for the ionic compound formed between calcium and sulfur?

What is the formula of the nitrate ion?

The HCO3 -1 ion is called ________.

Which of the following electron configurations is most stable?

Main group elements that are non-metals usually ________ one or more electrons to form ________,which have a ________ charge.

The term which best describes the crystalline substance that results when a large number of metal atoms transfers electrons to a large number of non-metal atoms is

Briefly explain how the octet rule determines the charge,both sign and magnitude,of an ion.

The property defined as the energy required to remove one electron from an atom in the gaseous state is

What is the formula of a compound formed by the ions M2+ and X3-?

The name of Cu2+ is ________ ion or ________ ion.

What is the formula for the ionic compound formed between lithium and bromide?

One characteristic of a cation is that

The name of Sn2+ is ________ ion or ________ ion.

What is the formula of a compound formed by the ions M+ and X3-?

Which element will form an ion with the greatest positive charge?

How are noble gases related to the octet rule?

Matter and Measurements

Atoms and the Periodic Table

Molecular Compounds

Classification and Balancing of Chemical Reactions

Chemical Reactions: Mole and Mass Relationships

Chemical Reactions: Energy, rates, and Equilibrium

Gases, liquids, and Solids

Solutions

Acids and Bases

Nuclear Chemistry

Introduction to Organic Chemistry: Alkanes

Alkenes, alkynes, and Aromatic Compounds

Some Compounds With Oxygen, sulfur, or a Halogen

Amines

Aldehydes and Ketones

Carboxylic Acids and Their Derivatives

Amino Acids and Proteins

Enzymes and Vitamins

The Generation of Biochemical Energy

Carbohydrates

Carbohydrate Metabolism

Lipids

Lipid Metabolism

Nucleic Acids and Protein Synthesis

Genomics

Protein and Amino Acid Metabolism

Chemical Messengers: Hormones, neurotransmitters, and Drugs

Body Fluids

Filters

An element belonging to the halogen family would be expected to have a ionization energy and a electron affinity.

The HCO₃ -1 ion is called ________.

Main group elements that are non-metals usually one or more electrons to form ,which have a charge.

What is the formula of a compound formed by the ions M²⁺ and X^3-?

The name of Cu²⁺ is ion or ion.

The name of Sn²⁺ is ion or ion.

What is the formula of a compound formed by the ions M⁺ and X^3-?