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CHAPTER ASSESSMENT
Understanding Main Ideas (Part A)
In the space at the left, write true if the statement is true; if the statement is false,
change the italicized term to make it true.
1. The overall charge of a formula unit for a compound is never zero.
2. In a crystal lattice, each positive ion is surrounded by negative ions.
3. Delocalized valence electrons are typical of ionic compounds.
4. A sulfate ion contains fewer oxygen atoms than a sulfite ion does.
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5. Metals tend to be malleable and ductile and to have relatively high
melting points.
6. The more negative the lattice energy is, the stronger is the force of
attraction between the ions of an ionic compound.
7. In naming ionic compounds, the cation is named first.
8. When a metal reacts with a nonmetal, the metal tends to gain electrons.
9. In naming a monatomic anion, the suffix -ide is used.
10. The prefix per- is used in naming the anion with the most oxygen atoms.