Ionic Bonding

What is the charge on a Hydrogen ion?

• +1
• 1
• 2

What is the charge on an Aluminium ion?

• 3
• +3
• +2
• +1

How many valence electrons does calcium have?

• 2
• 4
• 6
• 7

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

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

A charged particle that has gained at least one electron is called a(n) _____.

• Anion
• Cation
• Anonion
• chemistry cat

Nitrogen will ____ electrons when forming an ionic bond.

• gain 1
• lose 1
• gain 3
• lose 3

Ionic bonds form between metals and ____.

• metalloids
• metals
• nonmetals

Which is the correct name for CaBr₂?

• Calcium Bromine
• Bromine Calcium
• Calcium Bromide
• Carbon and Bromine