Formulae of ionic compounds - practice

Use the cross-over method (where needed) to properly combine the positive and negative ions in the table
below. You should add 20 correct formulae to your table. An example row has been done for you.

Negative ion

− 2−
Positive ion Br– OH– NO3 O2– SO4

H+ HBr HOH (H2O) HNO3 H2O H2SO4

Li+

+
NH4

Pb2+

Al3+

Formulae of ionic compounds - practice

Use the cross-over method (where needed) to properly combine the positive and negative ions in the table
below. You should add 20 correct formulae to your table. An example row has been done for you.

Negative ion

− 2−
Positive ion Br– OH– NO3 O2– SO4

H+ HBr HOH (H2O) HNO3 H2O H2SO4

Li+

+
NH4

Pb2+

Al3+

N-m05-24 (© N. Saunders 2000)