Cation/Anion Activity sheet
Build an ionic compound
Ionic compound is composed of a positive metal ion (cation) and a negative nonmetal
ion (anion)
Directions
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Use a cation and an anion to build a compound.
Each card has a cation or anion, their charge and either closed or open circles
representing the charge.
Determine the number of cations and anions needed to build a compound that
has a total charge of zero. See the dots located on each card to help you
determine the number of each ion you will need.
Draw the cation (chemical symbol, charge, and name below) in the correct
column
Draw the anion (chemical symbol, charge and name below) in the correct column
Write the correct chemical formula in correct column. Cation is always written
first. If you need more than one polyatomic ion, then you must put a set of
parentheses around the polyatomic ion. Follow the example
Build 15 compounds
Cation/Anion Activity sheet
Cation (+)
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Anion (-)
Formula
Name of Salt (E.C.)