Ionic Bonding

Ionic Bonding involves...

• The transfer of protons
• The transfer of neutrons 
• The transfer of electrons
• Sharing electrons

When an atom loses an electron, it becomes a:

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

An ionic bond is the attraction between:

• oppositely charged ions
• similarly charged ions
• neutral ions
• neutral atoms

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-2

Magnesium bromide is an ionic compound with the chemical formula MgBr₂.  What does the "2" tell you?

• There are 2 bromide ions for every magnesium ion
• Bromide has a 2- charge
• Bromide has a 2+ charge
• There are 2 magnesium ions to every bromide ion

What is the chemical name for the compound with the formula Na₂S?

• sodium sulfide
• sodium fluoride
• magnesium sulfide
• lithium oxide

In the chemical formula for an ionic compound, which item is written first?

• positive ion
• negative ion
• subscript
• the female

In what form can an ionic compound conduct electricity?

• when dissolved in water
• as a solid
• as a crystal
• when warmed slightly

Ions that are made of more than one atom are examples of:

• polyatomic atoms
• negative ions
• positive ions
• neutral ions

What is the formula for calcium chloride?

• CaCl
• CaCl₂
• Ca₂Cl
• CaCl₃

Name NaBr

• Bromide sodide
• Sodium bromide
• Sodium bromate
• Sodium bromite