Chemistry 7.2 & Ionic Bonds Gizmo

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Multiple Choice

What ion will be formed by the phosphorus atom shown below when it has a stable set of valence electrons?

• P⁵⁺

• P³⁺

• P^5-

• P^3-

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best description of how electrons are transferred in an ionic bond?

• A metal atom loses electrons and a nonmetal atom gains electrons

• A metal atom gains electrons and a nonmetal atom loses electrons.

• A metal and a nonmetal atom lose electrons.

• A metal and a nonmetal atom gain electrons.

Multiple Choice

A user is constructing an ionic bond between beryllium and chlorine and has reached the stage below. What should the user do next?

• Transfer an electron from the beryllium atom to the chlorine atom.

• Transfer an electron from the chlorine atom to the beryllium atom.

• Add another beryllium atom.

• Add another chlorine atom.

Multiple Choice

Lithium nitride has the chemical formula Li₃N. Rubidium is in the same chemical family as lithium. What is the formula of rubidium nitride?

• RbN

• RbN₃

• Rb₃N

• Rb₂N₃