67)
The chemical formula for an ionic compound represents the
a) number of atoms in each
b) number of ions in each
molecule.
molecule.
c) simplest ratio of the
d) total number of ions in the
combined ions that balances
crystal lattice.
total charges.
68)
A shorthand representation of the composition of a substance using atomic symbols and
numerical subscripts is called a(n)
a) Lewis structure.
b) chemical formula.
c) polyatomic ion.
d) multiple bond.
69)
A formula that shows the types and numbers of atoms combined in a single molecule is
called a(n)
a) molecular formula.
b) ionic formula.
c) Lewis structure.
d) covalent formula.
70)
A formula unit of an ionic compound
a) is an independent unit that
b) is the simplest ratio of ions
can be isolated and studied.
that balances total charge.
c) describes the crystal lattice.
d) all of the above
71)
The chemical formula for water, a covalent compound, is H
O. This formula is an
2
example of a(n)
a) formula unit.
b) Lewis structure.
c) ionic formula.
d) molecular formula.
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