CT1 Ions and Ionic Bonding

What must Sulfur do in order to achieve a full outer shell?

• Gain 2 electrons
• Lose 6 electrons
• Gain 6 electrons
• Lose 2 electrons

Which of the following elements must lose 3 of its electrons to achieve a full outer shell?

• Nitrogen
• Aluminum
• Chlorine
• Arsenic

What is the charge of an ion of Barium?

• 1-
• 2-
• 3+
• 2+

Which of the following elements is likely to have more than one possible charge?

• Iodine
• Potassium
• Copper
• Phosphorus

What must occur in order for an atom to become an anion?

• The atom must gain one or more electrons.
• The atom must lose one or more protons.
• The atom must lose one or more electrons.
• The atom must gain one or more prottons.

In order for an ionic bond to form, there must be:

• Two cations
• Two anions
• A cation and an anion
• None of the above

Which of the following will not form an ionic bond?

• Ions of Calcium and Oxygen
• Ions of Sulfur and Potassium
• Ions of Oxygen and Iodine
• Ions of Beryllium and Fluorine

What is the name of the compound formed from Mg²⁺ and O^2-

• Magnesium Oxygen
• Oxygen Magnesium
• Magnesium Oxide
• Oxygen Magnesiumide

What is the formula of Potassium Sulfide?

• KS
• K₂S
• KS₂
• K₂S₃

What is the correct name of the compound AlCl₃

• Aluminum Chlorate
• Aluminum Trichloride
• Monoaluminum Trichloride
• Aluminum Chloride