Naming Ionic Compounds
A Grade 6 science worksheet covering the basics of naming ionic compounds, including identifying cations and anions, and writing chemical formulas.
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Naming Ionic Compounds
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Read each question carefully and provide the best answer based on your knowledge of naming ionic compounds.
Ionic compounds are formed when atoms transfer electrons to achieve a stable electron configuration, resulting in charged particles called ions. These oppositely charged ions are attracted to each other, forming an ionic bond. We use specific rules to name these compounds.
1. What type of bond is formed when electrons are transferred between atoms?
Covalent bond
Metallic bond
Ionic bond
Hydrogen bond
2. In an ionic compound, the metal atom typically forms a ion.
Negative
Positive
Neutral
Both positive and negative
3. The positive ion in an ionic compound is called a .
4. The negative ion in an ionic compound is called an .
5. When naming ionic compounds, the metal is named and the nonmetal ending is changed to .
6. Explain in your own words why ionic compounds are formed.
Match the chemical formula with its correct name.
7. NaCl
a. Calcium Chloride
8. MgO
b. Sodium Chloride
9. CaCl₂
c. Magnesium Oxide
10. In the compound potassium iodide (KI), potassium is the anion.
True
False