Ionic Compound Formulas Worksheet

Grade 10 Chemistry worksheet focusing on writing and naming ionic compound formulas, including polyatomic ions and transition metals.

Grade 10 Science ChemistryIonic Compound Formulas

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Ionic Compound Formulas

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Read each question carefully and provide the correct ionic compound formula or name as requested. Pay attention to charges, polyatomic ions, and transition metals.

Write the correct chemical formula for the following ionic compounds:

1. Sodium chloride:

2. Magnesium oxide:

3. Aluminum fluoride:

4. Calcium bromide:

5. Potassium iodide:

Name the following ionic compounds:

6. K₂S

7. Al₂O₃

8. FeCl₃

9. Cu(NO₃)₂

10. What is the primary driving force for the formation of an ionic bond?

Sharing of electrons

Transfer of electrons

Attraction between similar charges

Formation of a sea of electrons

11. Which of the following pairs of elements would most likely form an ionic bond?

Carbon and Oxygen

Hydrogen and Chlorine

Sodium and Chlorine

Nitrogen and Nitrogen

Observe the diagram below illustrating ionic bond formation:

Diagram showing the transfer of an electron from a sodium atom to a chlorine atom to form an ionic bond.

Indicate whether each statement is True or False:

12. Ionic compounds typically have low melting points.

True

False

13. A polyatomic ion is a group of atoms that carries a net electrical charge.

True

False

Write the correct chemical formula for the following ionic compounds:

14. Ammonium phosphate:

15. Iron(II) sulfate:

16. Lead(IV) oxide:

17. Explain why ionic compounds do not conduct electricity in their solid state but do conduct electricity when molten or dissolved in water.