Across
- 3. The halogens have a valance of seven so when they form ions they gain ______ electron.
- 5. Binary ____________ compounds consist of two bonded non-metals.
- 8. Negative ion
- 11. Since they can have more than one oxidation state, ________________ metals use roman numerals when naming to note the charge.
- 12. The prefix for four.
- 13. When atoms gain or lose electrons they become _______.
- 15. Non-metals tend to ___________ electrons to form ions
- 18. The metal in this compound is called GaN.
- 19. The alkaline-earth metals have a valence of two, so when the form ions they lose _____ electrons.
- 20. The compound SO3 is named ___________________.
- 23. The most electronegative element on the periodic table.
- 24. An ionic bond involves electrons being ___________.
- 26. This family has a complete valence shell and, accordingly, rarely bonds.
- 27. The oxidation state of aluminum is _____________ three.
- 28. Covalent compounds are named using ____________ to denote the subscripts.
Down
- 1. This element can have either an oxidation state of +1 or -1.
- 2. Penta- is the prefix for _______.
- 4. When writing the formulas for ionic compounds _____________________ the oxidation state charge numbers.
- 6. Binary ____________ compounds consist of a metal bonded to a non-metals.
- 7. The compound Mg3P2 is named ________________.
- 9. Atoms gain, lose or share electrons when bonding to cause them to have a complete _____________.
- 10. Positive ion
- 14. Non-metals are elements on the ______ side of the periodic table and hydrogen.
- 16. The compound FeO is named ___________________.
- 17. A covalent bond involves electrons being ___________.
- 21. Metals tend to _____________ electrons to form ions.
- 22. In rubidium nitride, the subscript for Rb is ________.
- 25. The oxidation state of sulfur is ______________ two.
