Ionic Compounds: Writing Formulas From Names

What is the charge on nickel (Ni) in the ionic compound, NiNO₃?

+1

What is the charge on nickel (Ni) in the ionic compound, NiCl₂?

+2

What is the charge on nickel (Ni) in the ionic compound, nickel (III) oxide?

+3

How many calcium cations (Ca⁺²) and iodide anions (I⁻) would need to combine to produce a neutral salt?

1 Ca⁺², 2 I⁻

How many potassium cations (K+) and chloride anions (Cl-) would need to combine to produce a neutral salt?

1 K⁺,1 Cl⁻

How many lithium cations (Li⁺) and hydroxide anions (OH⁻) would need to combine to produce a neutral salt?

1 Li⁺, 1 OH⁻

How many cesium cations (Cs⁺) and sulfide anions (S⁻²) would need to combine to produce a neutral salt?

2 Cs⁺, 1 S⁻²

How many potassium cations (K⁺) and carbonate anions (CO₃⁻²) would need to combine to produce a neutral salt?

2 K⁺, 1 CO₃⁻²

What is the correctly written chemical formula for the ionic compound, calcium chloride?

CaCl₂

What is the correctly written chemical formula for the ionic compound, potassium nitride?

K₃N

What is the correctly written chemical formula for the ionic compound, sodium phosphide?

Na₃P

What is the correctly written chemical formula for the ionic compound, sodium phosphate?

Na₃PO₄

What is the correctly written chemical formula for the ionic compound, strontium oxide?

SrO

TRUE / FALSE: The charge a transition metal will adopt depends upon its chemical environment.

TRUE

Is the charge on nickel (Ni) the same in both ionic compounds, nickel (II) oxide and nickel (III) oxide?

no