Ionic Bonding Test

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

• positive ion
• negative ion
• subscript
• the female

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Which of the following is a characteristic property of ionic compounds?

• They form hard, brittle crystals with characteristic shapes
• They have low melting points
• They have low boiling points
• They contain no charged particles

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In what form can an ionic compound conduct electricity?

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

Elements in Group 1 lose one electron to form ions with a _________________ charge.

• 1+
• 2+
• 0
• 1-

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

• Anion
• Cation
• Anonion
• chemistry cat