Ionic & Covalent Bonding

Which of the following is NOT a property of ionic compounds?

• They conduct electricity when molten

• They conduct electricity when in solution

• They have high boiling points

• They are insoluble in water

What is the charge on an Aluminium ion?

• 3
• +3
• +2
• +1

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What is the charge on a chloride ion?

• -1
• 1
• +2
• +1

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What is the charge of Neon?

• 0
• +1
• -1
• 1

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How many valence electrons does hydrogen have?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

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How many valence electrons does calcium have?

• 2
• 4
• 6
• 7

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

• anion
• cation
• ion
• solute

When an atom loses an electron, it becomes a:

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

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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

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

• positive ion
• negative ion
• subscript
• the female

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