Simple Ionic Bonds

What are ionic bonds?

• valence electrons transferred between atoms
• Inner most electrons transferred between atoms

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Why do ionic bonds form?

• so the number of protons equals the number of electrons
• to fill the outermost energy level
• so an atom can become unstable

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An electron has what kind of charge?

• no charge
• positive 
• negative
• it depends

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a proton has what charge?

• positive
• negative
• no charge
• it depends

When the number of electrons equals the number of protons the atom has what charge?

• sponge bob
• positive charge
• negative charge
• neutral charge

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An atom that has gained or lost electrons is called ...

• a winner
• an isotope
• an ion
• a loser

What will be the compound name of the following chemical formula?
NaCl

• Potassium Chloride
• Sodium Chloride
• Calcium Chloride
• Sodium Chlorine

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What is the ionic compound formed between K and F?

• KF
• K₂F
• KF₂
• K₂F₂

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LiBr is called

• lithium bromine

• lithium (I) bromine

• lithium bromide

• lithuim (I) bromide

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Which of these combinations is an ionic compound made of?

• Metal and Metal

• Nonmetal and Nonmetal

• Metal and Nonmetal

• Cation and Cation