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    The document discusses writing formulas for ionic compounds. It explains that ionic compounds are formed from positive and negative ions bonded in a ratio that results in a neutral compound. It provides an example of magnesium chloride and discusses the criss-cross technique for writing formulas by switching the charges of ions to become subscripts.

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    Writing Formulas: Ionic Compounds Name ________________

    Chem Worksheet 8-3


    Ionic compounds are composed of a positive ion and a negative ion bonded together in a specific
    proportion. For example, magnesium chloride is made of one magnesium ion (Mg2+) and two chloride
    ions (Cl1–). These two ions are combined in a ratio that creates a neutral compound (MgCl2). The 2+
    charge on the magnesium ion is balanced by the two negative charges from the chloride ions. All ionic
    compounds follow this rule: the charge from the positive ions must be equal to the charge from the
    negative ions.
    In a compound of aluminum ion (Al3+) and nitrate ion (NO31–) there must be three nitrate ions. So,
    the formula for this compound is Al(NO3)3. Recall that nitrate is a polyatomic ion, so this combination
    of atoms remains intact when writing a chemical formula. Also notice that the proper way to designate
    more than one polyatomic ion involves the use of parenthesis.
    An easy technique for creating a neutral combination of two charged ions is called the criss-cross
    technique. When writing a formula for an ionic compound the charges from each ion are simply
    switched to become the subscript values written to designate the number of atoms present in a
    compound. See the example below. Common Polyatomic Ions
    NH4+ Ammonium
    OH1– Hydroxide
    The Criss-Cross Technique CN1– Cyanide
    NO31– Nitrate
    ClO31– Chlorate
    Write the chemical formula for calcium phosphide. C2H3O21– Acetate
    SO42– Sulfate
    CO32– Carbonate
    Ca2+ P3– Ca3P2 PO43– Phosphate
    HCO31– Bicarbonate
    HSO41– Bisulfate

    Write the chemical formulas for the following ionic compounds. Remember all ionic compounds
    must be neutral.
    Formula Name Formula Name
    1. Potassium oxide 13. Magnesium bicarbonate
    2. Sodium sulfide 14. Zinc hydroxide
    3. Ammonium chloride 15. Potassium phosphate
    4. Calcium nitrate 16. Aluminum acetate
    5. Iron (II) bromide 17. Mercury (II) chloride
    6. Chromium (III) hydroxide 18. Strontium sulfate
    7. Copper (II) sulfate 19. Silver sulfide
    8. Aluminum iodide 20. Iron (II) phosphate
    9. Ammonium carbonate 21. Calcium nitride
    10. Lithium bisulfate 22. Lead (IV) oxide
    11. Manganese (III) oxide 23. Copper (I) carbonate
    12. Tin (IV) chlorate 24. Ammonium acetate
    © John Erickson, 2006 WS8-3WritingFormulasIonic

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