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1. Predict the formula of the ionic compound that would form between the
elements given. (See Topic A for more help).

Ba O Ba2+ O2- BaO

Mg Cl

Rb S

Al Br

Na C

Ca N

Sr NO3-

NH4+ Cl

K SO42-

2. Name the following ions. (See Topic B for more help).

K+ O2-

Fe2+ S2-

Ca2+ H-

Co3+ F-
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Na+ Cl-

C4- Br-

N3- I-

3. Knowing the charge on the anion, deduce the charge on the cation in the
following. (See Topic C for more help).

Formula Cation (&charge) Anion (&charge)

CuBr2

CoO

Fe(OH)3

MgS

KF

MgF2

LiI

Ag3PO4

4. a) Fill in the chart to indicate whether the combinations will describe an

ionic compound or a covalent compound.

metal + nonmetal

nonmetal + nonmetal

NH4 + other nonmetals

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b) Determine whether each of the compounds below is covalent or ionic.

Then supply the missing formula or name.
(See Topics D and E for more help).

Covalent
Formula Name
or Ionic ?

SCl6

NBr3

Fe2(CO3)3

P2O5

KHCO3

MgBr2

NaC2H3O2

Co(NO3)2

calcium sulfide

lithium sulfate

iron(II) hydroxide

manganese(IV) oxide

Potassium dichromate(VI)

ammonium phosphate

potassium cyanide

phosphorus pentachloride