Practice Writing Simple Formulas for Ionic and Covalent Compounds - 4.5.1 | Chemical Bonding: Why Atoms Stick Together | IB MYP Grade 8 Chemistry
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4.5.1 - Writing Simple Formulas for Ionic and Covalent Compounds

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the formula for Calcium Chloride?

💡 Hint: Think about how many chlorine atoms are required to balance the charge of calcium.

Question 2

Easy

Write the formula for Magnesium Oxide.

💡 Hint: How many electrons does magnesium need to lose for stability?

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Question 1

What is the main characteristic of ionic compounds?

  • They consist of shared electrons
  • They are formed by electron transfer
  • They are only found as gases

💡 Hint: Consider what happens to the electrons in ionic bonding.

Question 2

True or False: Covalent compounds are formed strictly by metal and nonmetal interactions.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall how atoms bond differently in covalent compounds.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Write the chemical formula for a compound made of Calcium (Ca²⁺) and Sulfate (SO₄²⁻).

💡 Hint: Think about how many of each ion you need for neutrality.

Question 2

Consider a molecule formed from 2 Nitrogen atoms and 4 Hydrogen atoms. What is its formula and structure?

💡 Hint: Remember how many atoms come together in a covalent bond.

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