ChemWS06.2 Ionic Bonds

Chemistry
WS06.2 Bonding Basics

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When forming ionic bonds, there is a

of electrons.

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In forming an ionic bond, the metal atom will ​

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its ​

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electrons, whereas the nonmetal atom will ​

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electrons. The ​

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charges between the two ions will hold the array together.

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lose

valence

gain

opposite

same

inner-shell

Multiple Choice

Ionic compounds exist in basic, discrete units.

• True

• False

• Sometimes True

Multiple Choice

What is the basic unit of an ionic compound?

• formula unit

• molecule

• valence electron

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A

number tells you how many ions surround each ion within an ionic compound's array.

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Sodium chloride, NaCl, has a coordination number of _.

Multiple Choice

Ionic compounds typically have

• high melting points.

• low melting points.

• various melting points. (impossible to predict the trend)

Math Response

Sodium chloride, NaCl, has a melting point of ___°C

Type answer here

Correct Answer: 801

Deg^°

Rad

Multiple Choice

Under which condition(s), can ionic compounds conduct electricity?

• When in a molten state or dissolved in water
• When exposed to sunlight
• When mixed with oil
• When frozen solid

Multiple Choice

What is an ionic bond?

• A chemical bond between a metal and a non-metal where one atom donates an electron to another atom.
• A bond between a metal and a metal where one atom donates an electron to another atom
• A bond formed by sharing electrons between two metals
• A bond between two non-metals where both atoms donate electrons

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In an ionic compound, the charges of the ​

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and the ​

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must balance to produce an electrically ​

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substance.

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cation

anion

neutral

positive

negative

Multiple Choice

What is a formula unit?

• A chemical equation
• Empirical formula of any ionic or covalent network solid compound
• A structural formula
• A molecular formula

Dropdown

When forming an ion, nitrogen will ​​

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​

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electrons in order to acquire the same electron configuration as ​

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When forming an ion, oxygen will ​​

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​

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electrons in order to acquire the same electron configuration as ​

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Dropdown

When forming an ion, sulfur will ​​

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​

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electrons in order to acquire the same electron configuration as ​

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Multiple Choice

Why do potassium and iodine combine in a 1-to-1 ratio?

• They are both noble gases
• They form a covalent bond
• Potassium has 1 valence electron to give and iodine only needs 1 more to complete its octet.

• They have the same atomic mass

Categorize

Options (16)

Oxygen

Fluorine

Chlorine

Nitrogen

Sulfur

Carbon

Hydrogen

Phosphorus

Sodium

Magnesium

Aluminum

Potassium

Calcium

Iron

Copper

Zinc

Which of the following elements will gain electrons and which will lose electrons in forming ions?

Gain Electrons

Lose Electrons