Ions Flash Cards For Chemistry

Reviewed by Editorial Team
The ProProfs editorial team is comprised of experienced subject matter experts. They've collectively created over 10,000 quizzes and lessons, serving over 100 million users. Our team includes in-house content moderators and subject matter experts, as well as a global network of rigorously trained contributors. All adhere to our comprehensive editorial guidelines, ensuring the delivery of high-quality content.
Learn about Our Editorial Process
| By Thames
T
Thames
Community Contributor
Quizzes Created: 6820 | Total Attempts: 9,511,256
| Questions: 28
Please wait...
Question 1 / 28
0 %
0/100
Score 0/100
1. What is the chemical symbol for Hydrogen?

Explanation

The chemical symbol for Hydrogen is H, representing one hydrogen atom in elemental form.

Submit
Please wait...
About This Quiz
Ions Flash Cards For Chemistry - Quiz

This set of flash cards focuses on the study of ions, essential for understanding chemical reactions and properties. It assesses knowledge of ion types, charges, and their roles... see morein compounds, making it vital for students in chemistry courses or professionals in chemical sciences. see less

2. What is the chemical symbol for Sodium?

Explanation

The chemical symbol for Sodium is Na, derived from the Latin word 'natrium'.

Submit
3. What is the chemical symbol for Potassium?

Explanation

The correct chemical symbol for Potassium is 'K+'.

Submit
4. What is the chemical symbol for Silver?

Explanation

The correct chemical symbol for Silver is Ag, representing its Latin name 'Argentum'. The other options Si, Sv, Ag+ do not correspond to the symbol for Silver.

Submit
5. What is the chemical symbol for Lithium?

Explanation

The correct chemical symbol for Lithium is Li with a positive charge indicated by the + sign. The incorrect answers do not represent the correct symbol for Lithium.

Submit
6. What is the chemical formula for Ammonium?

Explanation

Ammonium is a positively charged polyatomic ion composed of one nitrogen atom and four hydrogen atoms. The correct chemical formula for Ammonium is NH4 +.

Submit
7. What is the chemical symbol for Magnesium?

Explanation

The correct chemical symbol for Magnesium is Mg. It is not Mg2, M, or Mc as those do not represent Magnesium.

Submit
8. What is the symbol for the Barium ion?

Explanation

The correct symbol for the Barium ion is Ba 2+. Barium loses two electrons to form a 2+ charge.

Submit
9. Iron (II) is represented by which ion?

Explanation

In chemistry, Roman numerals are often used to denote the charge of transition metals in ionic compounds. Iron (II) specifically refers to an iron ion with a +2 charge, which is represented as Fe 2+.

Submit
10. What is the chemical symbol for Cobalt?

Explanation

Cobalt's chemical symbol is Co, not Cb, Cl, or Ca.

Submit
11. What is the chemical symbol for Zinc?

Explanation

Zinc is represented by the chemical symbol 'Zn', not 'Zc', 'Zi', or 'Zd'.

Submit
12. What is the chemical symbol for Lead (II)?

Explanation

The correct chemical symbol for Lead (II) is Pb 2+. Although Lead (II) can be written as Pb+2, the preferred notation is Pb 2+. The incorrect answer options Le and Ld are not valid chemical symbols, while Pb+2 does not follow the standard notation for indicating the 2+ charge.

Submit
13. What is the chemical symbol for Tin (II)?

Explanation

The correct chemical symbol for Tin (II) is Sn 2+. The other options provided are incorrect as they represent different elements or incorrect format.

Submit
14. What is the ion charge for Copper (II)?

Explanation

Copper (II) is a cation with a charge of 2+ indicated by Cu 2+. The incorrect answers do not correctly represent the charge of the Copper (II) ion.

Submit
15. What is the chemical symbol for Aluminium?

Explanation

The correct chemical symbol for Aluminium is Al. Al 3 + refers to the Al3+ ion, which is the ionic form of aluminium with a charge of +3. Au stands for Gold, Fe is the chemical symbol for Iron, and Ag is the symbol for Silver.

Submit
16. What is the chemical symbol for Chromium (III)?

Explanation

Chromium (III) has a 3+ charge, denoted by Cr3+. The incorrect answers, Cr2+, Cr4+, and Cr5+, do not accurately represent the 3+ charge of Chromium (III).

Submit
17. What is the chemical symbol for Iron(III)?

Explanation

Iron(III) is a cation with a +3 charge, so the correct symbol is Fe 3+. The other options do not represent the correct charge for Iron(III).

Submit
18. What is the chemical symbol for Tin (IV)?

Explanation

The correct chemical symbol for Tin (IV) is Sn 4+. It is important to note the correct spacing and charge when representing chemical symbols.

Submit
19. What is the chemical symbol for Lead (IV)?

Explanation

Lead (IV) is a cation with a charge of 4+, represented by Pb 4+ in chemical notation. The correct chemical symbol for Lead (IV) is Pb 4+.

Submit
20. What is the chemical symbol for Fluoride?

Explanation

The correct chemical symbol for Fluoride is F -, representing a fluorine ion with a negative charge.

Submit
21. What is the chemical symbol for Chloride?

Explanation

The correct chemical symbol for Chloride is Cl - which represents the chloride ion. The incorrect answers are not the correct representation of Chloride.

Submit
22. What is the chemical symbol for Bromide?

Explanation

The correct chemical symbol for Bromide is Br - as it represents the negatively charged ion of Bromine.

Submit
23. What is the chemical symbol for Iodide?

Explanation

Iodine is represented by the symbol 'I' in the periodic table. When it gains an electron to become an anion, it is written as 'I -'. The incorrect answers provided are not the correct representation of Iodide in chemistry.

Submit
24. What is the chemical formula for Hydrogen Carbonate?

Explanation

Hydrogen Carbonate is also known as Bicarbonate ion, with the chemical formula HCO3 -. It consists of one hydrogen atom, one carbon atom, and three oxygen atoms.

Submit
25. What is the chemical formula for Hydrogen Sulphate?

Explanation

Hydrogen Sulphate is commonly known as Bisulfate and has the chemical formula HSO4 -.

Submit
26. What is the chemical formula of hydroxide?

Explanation

Hydroxide is a polyatomic ion with the formula OH-. It is made up of one oxygen atom and one hydrogen atom and carries a negative charge.

Submit
27. What is the chemical formula for ethanoate?

Explanation

Ethanoate is the conjugate base of acetic acid, with a formula of CH3COO -.

Submit
28. What is the chemical structure of nitrate?

Explanation

Nitrate is a polyatomic ion with a negative charge consisting of one nitrogen atom and three oxygen atoms.

Submit
View My Results

Quiz Review Timeline (Updated): Aug 4, 2025 +

Our quizzes are rigorously reviewed, monitored and continuously updated by our expert board to maintain accuracy, relevance, and timeliness.

  • Current Version
  • Aug 04, 2025
    Quiz Edited by
    ProProfs Editorial Team
  • Aug 04, 2025
    Quiz Created by
    Thames
Cancel
  • All
    All (28)
  • Unanswered
    Unanswered ()
  • Answered
    Answered ()
What is the chemical symbol for Hydrogen?
What is the chemical symbol for Sodium?
What is the chemical symbol for Potassium?
What is the chemical symbol for Silver?
What is the chemical symbol for Lithium?
What is the chemical formula for Ammonium?
What is the chemical symbol for Magnesium?
What is the symbol for the Barium ion?
Iron (II) is represented by which ion?
What is the chemical symbol for Cobalt?
What is the chemical symbol for Zinc?
What is the chemical symbol for Lead (II)?
What is the chemical symbol for Tin (II)?
What is the ion charge for Copper (II)?
What is the chemical symbol for Aluminium?
What is the chemical symbol for Chromium (III)?
What is the chemical symbol for Iron(III)?
What is the chemical symbol for Tin (IV)?
What is the chemical symbol for Lead (IV)?
What is the chemical symbol for Fluoride?
What is the chemical symbol for Chloride?
What is the chemical symbol for Bromide?
What is the chemical symbol for Iodide?
What is the chemical formula for Hydrogen Carbonate?
What is the chemical formula for Hydrogen Sulphate?
What is the chemical formula of hydroxide?
What is the chemical formula for ethanoate?
What is the chemical structure of nitrate?
Alert!

Advertisement