Writing Ionic equations
Vocabulary
Molecular shapes
Properties and polarity
General knowledge
100

Write the balance chemical equation for aluminum reacting with Iodine.

2Al + 3I--> 2AlI3

(s)     (g)       (s)

Expected Mistake(s):

1. You forgot about diatomic elements!

2. You put the wrong charge on either Al or I!

100

Define solvent

substance that dissolves a solute to form a solution

100

How many domains does water have?

Four, two of which are bonds and the other two are lone pairs
100

Describe 2 properties of ionic compounds.

Hard, Brittle, and high melt/boiling points

100

How many sigma and pi bonds are in a triple bond?

1 sigma and 2 pi

200

Write the complete Ionic equation for sodium carbonate and Iron(II) chloride.

Na2+ (aq) + CO32- (aq) + Fe2+ (aq) + Cl2 (aq) --> 2Na(aq) + 2Cl- (aq) + FeCO3 (s)

Expected mistake(s):

1. Did not write correct charges

2. Did not write correct state of matters

3. You balanced incorrectly

200

Describe Electron domain

Region in which electrons are likely to be found. This can be both bonds and lone pairs but, only around the central atom.

200

What is the molecular shape of SiS2?

Linear

200
What is the molecular shape of NH3? Determine if it is polar or nonpolar

Trigonal pyramid and it is polar.

200

Write the greek numerical prefixes between 1-10.

1 is Mono             2 is Di

3 is Tri                 4 is Tetra

5 is Penta             6 is Hexa

7 is Septa             8 is Octa 

9 is Nona              10 is Deca

300

Write the complete molecular equation for ammonium phosphate and zinc nitrate.

2(NH4)3PO4 (aq) + 3Zn(NO3)(aq) --> 6NH4NO3 (aq) + Zn3(PO4)2 (s)

Expected mistake(s):

1. Did not have the correct polyatomic ions and charges

2. Balanced incorrectly

3. Incorrect state of matter(s)

300
What is a dipole? How is it shown?

A bond or molecule whose ends have opposite charges. It is represented with a crossed arrow.

300

What is the molecular shape of BH3?

Trigonal plane. This is a exception to the octet rule because only 6 electrons are available leaving boron to have a suboctet.

300

Which is more polar: hydrogen and phosphate or hydrogen and carbon?

Hydrogen and carbon, this is because carbon is more electronegative therefore the pull is stronger.

300

What is the difference between a ionic, covalent, and metallic compound?

A metallic compound includes two metals

A ionic compound includes one metal and one nonmetal

A covalent compound includes two nonmetals

400

Write the balanced chemical equation for Nitric acid (HNO3) with Barium Hydroxide. 

2HNO+ Ba(OH)2 --> Ba(NO3)2 + 2H2O

(aq)         (aq)                (aq)         (l)

Expected mistake(s):

1. You balanced incorrectly

2. You put the incorrect state of matter for water

400

Describe dissociation

Dissociation occurs when a ionic compound is placed in water and the molecule splits. This makes the the compound aqueous

400

What are the molecular shapes of C2H2?

Two linear shapes. This is because there are multiple of the central atom (in this case Carbon) which makes two geometries.

400

When does a ionic compound have electrolytes?

When it is molten or inaqueous.

400

What greek letter and mathematical symbols represents the polarity on a dipole?

Delta or δ with a + or -

500

Write the Net Ionic Equation for Lithium Hydroxide and Barium Chloride.

There is not one. Both of the new compounds exist as aqueous therefore no reaction occurs. 


Expected mistake:

1. Didn't read the chart correctly

500

Define resonance

condition that occurs when there is more than one valid Lewis structure for the same molecule

500

What are the molecular shapes of CH3OH?

Tetrahedral and Bent. This because there are two geometries one including Oxygen and a hydrogen, one including carbon and three hydrogen.

500

What is the molecular shape and polarity of carbon dioxide?

Linear, nonpolar

500

Define hybridization.

process by which atomic orbitals mix to form new, identical hybrid orbitals.