Binary Ionic Compounds Quiz
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- What prefix name for 2?
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Zwei
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Di
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Penta
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Tri
This Binary Ionic Compounds Quiz assesses knowledge on chemical prefixes, compound formation, and chemical formulas. It is designed to enhance understanding of ionic bonding and compound nomenclature, crucial for learners in chemistry.
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What is the chemical formula for Triselenium Hexachloride?
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Se3Cl6
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SeCL
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Se6Cl3
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SeCl1
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A. Se3Cl6Explanation
The chemical formula for Triselenium Hexachloride is Se3Cl6. This is because "tri" indicates that there are three selenium atoms present, and "hexa" indicates that there are six chlorine atoms present. Therefore, the correct formula is Se3Cl6.Rate this question:
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What is the prefix name for 7?
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Hexa
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Tetra
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Hepta
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Octa
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A. HeptaExplanation
The prefix name for 7 is "hepta" because "hepta" is the Greek prefix that denotes the number 7. In this context, the question is asking for the prefix name that corresponds to the number 7, and "hepta" is the correct prefix for this number.Rate this question:
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Which of the following elements is most likely to form a binary ionic compound with chlorine?
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Oxygen
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Nitrogen
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Sodium
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Carbon
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A. SodiumExplanation
Sodium (Na) is an alkali metal with a tendency to lose one electron and form a Na⁺ ion. Chlorine (Cl) is a non-metal that gains one electron to form a Cl⁻ ion. Together, they form sodium chloride (NaCl), a typical binary ionic compound. The other elements listed either form covalent compounds or do not easily form stable ionic bonds with chlorine.Rate this question:
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In the binary ionic compound MgO, what is the charge on the magnesium ion?
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+1
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+2
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-1
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-2
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A. +2Explanation
Magnesium (Mg) is an alkaline earth metal in Group 2 of the periodic table. It loses two electrons to form a Mg²⁺ ion with a +2 charge. In MgO, this Mg²⁺ ion pairs with an O²⁻ ion, resulting in a neutral compound.Rate this question:
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In the binary ionic compound calcium chloride (CaCl₂), how many chloride ions are present for each calcium ion?
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1
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2
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3
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4
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A. 2Explanation
Calcium (Ca) forms a Ca²⁺ ion with a +2 charge, and chlorine (Cl) forms a Cl⁻ ion with a -1 charge. To balance the charges in calcium chloride, one Ca²⁺ ion pairs with two Cl⁻ ions, resulting in the formula CaCl₂.Rate this question:
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Which of the following is an example of a binary ionic compound?
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H₂O
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CO₂
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NaCl
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C₆H₁₂O₆
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A. NaClExplanation
Sodium chloride (NaCl) is a binary ionic compound consisting of sodium (a metal) and chlorine (a non-metal). Sodium donates one electron to chlorine, resulting in the formation of Na⁺ and Cl⁻ ions. The other options are covalent compounds composed of non-metals.Rate this question:
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What is the formula for the binary ionic compound formed between aluminum and sulfur?
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AlS
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Al₂S₃
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Al₃S₂
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AlS₂
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A. Al₂S₃Explanation
Aluminum (Al) forms a +3 ion (Al³⁺), and sulfur (S) forms a -2 ion (S²⁻). To balance the charges, two aluminum ions (total +6) combine with three sulfur ions (total -6) to form Al₂S₃, a neutral binary ionic compound.Rate this question:
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In binary ionic compounds, the name of the compound is derived from the:
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Chemical formula of the compound.
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Charge of the anion.
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Charge of the cation.
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Atomic number of the elements involved.
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A. Chemical formula of the compound.Explanation
In binary ionic compounds, the compound's name is derived from its chemical formula, which consists of a cation (positively charged ion) and an anion (negatively charged ion). The name reflects the combination of these ions, with the cation named first followed by the anion, preserving electrical neutrality.Rate this question:
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2 nonmetals chemically combined make a?
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Ionic Bond
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Covalent Bond
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Binary Compound
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Sandwich
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A. Covalent BondExplanation
When two nonmetals chemically combine, they typically form a covalent compound or molecule. In a covalent compound, the nonmetals share electrons to achieve a stable electron configuration. This sharing of electrons allows them to bond together and create a molecule, rather than forming ionic bonds typically seen in compounds involving metals and nonmetals.Rate this question:
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