Ionic bonding

When an atom loses an electron, it becomes a:

• positive ion
• negative ion
• neutral ion
• neutral atom

A(n) _________ is an ion with a positive (+) charge.

• anion
• cation
• ion
• solute

Atoms gain or lose electrons to become stable by satisfying this rule.

• Lewis Structure rule
• Periodic Law
• octet rule
• Ionic Law

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What elements generally make an ionic bond?

• metal and nonmetal
• 2 or more nonmetals
• metal
• none of the above

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What is a valence electron?

• an electron that is found in the outermost shell of an atom. 
• an electron found in the innermost shell of an atom.
• an electron found in the middle shell.

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What is the number of valence electrons for Oxygen?

• 8
• 6
• 2
• 1

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Ionic compounds are formed when one or more valence electrons are transferred from _____

• a nonmetal atom to a metal atom
• a nonmetal atom to a nonmetal atom
• a metal atom to a nonmetal atom
• a metal atom to a metal atom

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Which is the correct lewis dot structure for calcium chloride?

• A
• B
• C

An atom becomes _________ when it gains electrons.

• Positive
• Negative
• Neutral
• Invinsible

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Beryllium will ____ valence electrons when forming an ionic bond.

• lose 4
• gain 4
• lose 2
• gain 2

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