Ch. 7.2 - Ionic Bonds and Ionic Compounds

Ch. 7.2

Ionic Bonds and Ionic Compounds

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The forces of attraction that hold electrically charged ions together in ionic compounds are called ___________.

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Although they are composed of ions, ionic compounds are electrically ____________.

Multiple Choice

True or False? During the formation of the compound NaCl, one electron is transferred from a sodium atom to a chlorine atom.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

What is the correct formula for the ionic compound formed when

Potassium reacts with iodine

• PI

• K₇I

• KI₇

• KI

Multiple Choice

What is the correct formula for the ionic compound formed when

Aluminum reacts with oxygen

• AlO

• Al₃O₂

• Al₂O₃

• Al₆O₃

Multiple Select

Which of these combinations of elements are most likely to react to form ionic compounds?

• Sodium and magnesium

• Potassium and iodine

• Barium and sulfur

• Oxygen and argon

Multiple Choice

True or False? The coordination number of an ion is the number of ions of positive charge that surround the ion in a crystal.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

True or False? Ionic compounds cannot conduct electricity if they are dissolved in water.

• True

• False