Ionic Bonding Review

Which statement about ions is TRUE?

• Ions are formed when atoms gain or lose neutrons.
• A cation is negatively charged.
• An atom that loses electrons is negatively charged.
• A metal will tend to lose electrons when it becomes an ion.

Which of the following will form an ion with a 2- charge?

• Ca
• Se
• Ge
• N

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Write the correct formula for an ionic compound formed from S^2- and Rb¹⁺.

• SRb₂
• SRb
• Rb₂S
• RbS₂

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An anion in an ionic formula is

• usually a nonmetal.

• the positive ion.

• written first.

• missing electrons because it gave them up.

Which of the following is TRUE for the CATION in an ionic compound?

• The electrons are transferred to the cation.
• The cation is usually a nonmetal.
• The cation is negatively charged.
• The cation is usually the first element in the formula.

What will be the charge of a bromine ion?

• +7

• -7

• -1

• +1

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Which element below would have a 3+ charge as an ion?

• nitrogen (N)

• boron (B)

• silicon (Si)

• argon (Ar)

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How many valence electrons does an atom of sulfur have?

• 2

• 4

• 8

• 6

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A charged particle that has gained or lost electrons is called a _____.

• molecule
• ion
• isotope
• element

A cation is a ____ ion.

• negative
• positive
• neutral
• ficticious

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