Fun naming ionic compounds game

Naming ionic compounds in chemistry is mentally challenging for students. Lighten it up with this fun 2-player racing game! This naming ionic compounds game is an absolute favorite in my classroom! Students are always fully immersed and ask to play it over and over.

Suitable for high school science students in grades 10, 11 and 12.

Why use this 2-player naming ionic compounds game?

1. It is zero prep! Just share the link with students and away they go!

2. It is self-marking which means no marking for you!

3. It is a fun and engaging way for students to review and practice content.

4. It can be used in many environments, including in the classroom, online learning, homeschooling, and distance education.

5. Full teacher answers included.

What is needed to access the 2-player game?

Students need access to a device with internet access and a Google account (students can get a Google account for free).  The 2 player game uses a Google Sheet and so it will ask students to log in to be able to save the activity to their Google Drive.

What does the naming ionic compounds 2-player game consist of?

The activity contains a set of ionic chemical formulae that students must name correctly in order to move their frog. Each correct answer (in any order) will move their frog up. The player who answers all questions correctly first and gets their frog to the top, wins.

The game can also be played individually. Students just play for 1 player instead of two.

What this 2-player game covers:

- naming ionic compounds in chemistry

NOTE: there are two options included - one where transition metal charges are not included and one that does include them in the name e.g. copper II sulfate.