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Common Compounds Bingo Cards

A review game for the chemistry unit on compounds. Call out a formula or a name and students mark the matching square, so the first to a line proves they can connect water to its formula and salt to its ions.

Free to design and print · edit any square · 3×3, 4×4, or 5×5

Common compounds bingo gives students a reason to learn the everyday chemicals behind familiar names. Each square is a real compound, from table salt to baking soda, so calling formulas aloud builds the link between a name, its formula, and where it shows up in daily life.

Start from the template, keep the squares below or replace them with the exact compounds on your test, and print a card for every student. Each card is shuffled from the same list, so no two grids match and everyone has to know their chemistry to win.

Squares for a common compounds card
  • Water
  • Carbon dioxide
  • Sodium chloride
  • Ammonia
  • Methane
  • Glucose
  • Sulfuric acid
  • Hydrochloric acid
  • Calcium carbonate
  • Sodium bicarbonate
  • Acetic acid
  • Hydrogen peroxide
  • Nitric acid
  • Potassium chloride
  • Magnesium oxide
  • Ethanol
  • Carbon monoxide
  • Sodium hydroxide
  • Calcium oxide
  • Silicon dioxide
  • Hydrogen sulfide
  • Sucrose
  • Ozone
  • Nitrous oxide

These are just a starting point — swap in your own words in the editor before you print.

Ideas for your game

  • Call the formula, mark the name

    Read out a chemical formula like NaCl or CO2 and let students find the matching compound name on their card, turning recall into real formula practice.

  • Add a real-world clue

    Describe where a compound appears in daily life, like the gas in soda or the chemical in vinegar, so students reason their way to the answer before marking it.

  • Print a stack or play on phones

    Print a class set on letter or A4 paper, or share one link and a QR code so students play from their own devices during the lesson.

Editable and printable

Edit every square. Open the card in the editor, keep the suggested squares or replace them with your own words, emoji, or photos, and pick a theme that fits the day.

Print a whole set at once. Each card is shuffled from the same square list, so every player gets a unique grid. Print to standard letter or A4 paper on any home printer — or order professionally printed cards shipped to your door.

Or play live. Share one link and a QR code and the whole room plays from their phones, in person or over video.

Questions

How do I make chemistry bingo cards for free?

Open the editor, choose a theme, keep the compound squares or type your own, and print. You can design and print a basic class set without paying anything.

Can I use formulas on the squares instead?

Yes. Edit every square to show formulas like H2O and CO2 instead of names, then call the names aloud so the game runs in the opposite direction.

How many cards do I need for a class?

One per student. Each card is shuffled from the same square list, so a class of any size gets unique grids and everyone plays a fair game.

What grade level is this best for?

It suits middle and high school chemistry, but you can swap in simpler compounds or fewer squares with a 4×4 grid for an introductory lesson.

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