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Ionic Compounds Study Guide
Format:
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25 Multiple Choice
3 Short Answer
10 Naming/Writing Compounds
3 Interpreting Diagrams
General Topics:
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Valence Electrons
Electronegativity
Nonpolar vs. polar covalent bonding
Ionic bonding
Octet Rule
Characteristics of ionic compounds
Lattice energy
Formula writing
Naming compounds
Polyatomic ions
Problems:
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Draw electron dot diagrams for
elements and ions
Use electron dot notation to show the
formation of various ionic compounds
Sample Problems:
1. Using the diagram to the right, complete the chart below.
Range of Ionic Character
Type of Bond
Nonpolar-covalent
Polar-covalent
Ionic
2. Explain the difference between the three types of bonds in the above
table.
3. What is electronegativity?
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4. The _______________ the difference in electronegativities, the more likely the atoms
will form a(n) ___________ bond.
5. What is lattice energy and what does lattice energy tell you about the strength of the
bonds within a compound?
6. Explain the “sea of electron” model. What type of atoms does this model apply to?
7. What types of elements make up ionic compounds? Where are they found on the
periodic table?
8. How is an ion formed?
9. What are the two types of ions and how are they formed?
10. Explain how an ionic compound, which is made up of charged ions, is neutral.
11. What are some common characteristics of ionic compounds?
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12. Why can ionic compounds conduct electricity as liquids but not as solids?
13. What are valence electrons? How can you predict the valence electrons on an atom?
How many valence electrons are in the following groups: 1, 2 and 13-18?
14. What is the octet rule?
15. Complete the table below.
Dot
Dot
Diagram Diagram
of Cation of Anion
Charge
of
Cation
Na
Cl
K
O
Al
F
Fe
N
Fe2+
Pb
S
Pb4+
Charge
of
Anion
Dot Diagram Showing
Formations of Compound
Formula of
Compound
Name of Compound
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16. Explain how to name regular (binary) ionic compounds.
17. Explain how to name ionic compounds that have a transition metal.
18. Explain how to name ionic compounds that have a polyatomic ion.
19. Write the formula and give the name for the compounds formed by the following ions:
a. Cr3+ and Fb. Cu2+ and ClO3c. Mg2+ and O2d. Pb2+ and Cle. Ca2+ and PO43f. K+ and SO42g. Fe3+ and O2h. Li + and C2H3O2i.
Sr2+ and P3-
j.
Al3+ and NO3-
k. V4+ and CO32-
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20. How do you write the formula for an ionic compound from its name?
21. Complete the table below:
Name of Compound
Charge of
Cation
Charge of
Anion
Calcium bromide
Aluminum phosphate
Ammonium sulfide
Copper (II) chloride
22. Write the formula for the following ionic compounds:
a. Potassium bromide
b. Magnesium phosphate
c. Ammonium sulfide
d. Aluminum oxide
e. Vanadium (IV) fluoride
f. Iron (II) acetate
g. Strontium sulfate
h. Nickel (III) carbonate
Formula of
Compound