Ionic Bonding

The sum of all oxidation numbers in a neutral compound is ___.

• 0
• 1
• -1
• depends on the compound

How many electrons are needed in the outer energy levels of an atom to be stable?

• 2
• 4
• 6
• 8

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

• molecule
• ion
• isotope
• element

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Ionic bonds form between metals and ____.

• metalloids
• metals
• nonmetals

What determines ionic bonds to form?

• Number of protons
• Mass of the atom
• Number of total electrons
• Number of valence electrons

Ionic bonds consist of the ____ of valence electrons.

• sharing
• transfer

Which category of elements have the property of being malleable and ductile?

• gases
• metals
• metalloids
• nonmetals

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Ionic bonds are between _______ and ________. 

• nonmetals and nonmetals 
• metals and metals 
• metals and nonmetals
• none

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How does a positively charged ion form?

• An atom loses an electron
• An atom gains an electron
• An atom gains a proton
• An ionic compound dissolves

Outer shell electrons are called

• outer electrons
• valence electrons
• negatives

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