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How does the periodic table help in predicting the formula of a stable ionic compound?

A
Metals in Group 1 form cations with a –1 charge.
B
Metals in Group 2 form cations with a +2 charge.
C
Metals in Group 1 form anions with a +1 charge.
D
Metals in Group 2 form anions with a –2 charge.
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What is the ratio of sodium ions to bromide ions in neutral sodium bromide?

A
1:1
B
2:1
C
2:3
D
3:2
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What is the chemical formula for ammonium sulfate?

A
NH(SO)
Option A
B
NH(SO4)
Option B
C
(NH)SO
Option C
D
(NH)SO4
Option D
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What is the chemical formula for nickel (III) oxide?

A
NiO
B
Ni3O
C
NiO3
D
Ni2O3
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What name should be used for the ionic compound LiI?

A
lithium iodide
B
lithium monoiodide
C
monolithium iodide
D
monolithium monoiodide
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When is a roman numeral most likely needed in the name of an ionic compound?

A
when more than one polyatomic ion appears
B
when the anion is a polyatomic ion
C
when more than one cation is used in the formula
D
when the cation is a transition metal
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What is the name of the ionic compound CsS?

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A
cesium sulfur
B
cesium sulfide
C
dicesium sulfur
D
dicesium sulfide
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What is the chemical formula of a compound that is composed of the ions Ca and Br?

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A
CaBr
B
CaBr2
C
Ca3Br
D
Ca3Br2
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What name should be used for the ionic compound Cu(NO)?

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A
copper nitrate
B
copper(I) nitrate
C
copper(II) nitrate
D
copper(III) nitrate
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What is the ratio of ions needed to produce neutral potassium chloride?

A
one potassium ion to one chloride ion
B
two potassium ions to one chloride ion
C
one potassium ion to two chloride ions
D
two potassium ions to three chloride ions

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