Binary Ionic Compound Practice

In some of these practice questions, you have to figure out the charge of each ion before you can figure out the formula.

See the Ions notes for help and have a Periodic Table available.

1. What is the formula of an ionic compound of Li+ and Cl−?
 
 
 
 

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2. What is the correct formula for an ionic compound of magnesium and iodine?
 
 
 
 

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3. What is the formula of an ionic compound of Ra2+ and F−?
 
 
 
 

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4. What is the formula of an ionic compound of Ba2+ and Cl−?
 
 
 
 

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5. What is the formula of an ionic compound of Li+ and P3−?
 
 
 
 

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6. What is the formula of an ionic compound of B3+ and P3−?
 
 
 
 

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7. What is the formula of an ionic compound of Na+ and Te2−?
 
 
 
 

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8. What is the correct formula for an ionic compound of indium and iodine?
 
 
 
 

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9. What is the formula of an ionic compound of B3+ and N3−?
 
 
 
 

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10. What is the correct formula for an ionic compound of beryllium and phosphorus?
 
 
 
 

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