1. How many valence electrons are in a molecule of Acetate?
 a 2
 b 6
 c 5
 d 1
 2. If Acetate is part of an ionic bond, what will it's charge be?
 a neutral
 b negative
 c positive
 3. Will Acetate gain, lose, or share electrons in an ionic bond?
 a share
 b lose
 c gain
 4. In an ionic bond, how would Acetate be catagorized?
 a anion
 b cation
 5 Is Acetatea metal, nonmetal, or polyatomic ion?
 a metal
 b nonmetal
 c polyatomic ion