Intro to Ionic Compounds

Where are the METALS located on the periodic table?

• On the right

• On the left

• On the top

• On the bottom

• Scattered randomly all over

What kind of elements GAIN electrons to form NEGATIVE ions?

• Transition metals

• Metalloids

• Nonmetals

• Metals

• Alkali metals

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Where are the NONMETALS located on the periodic table?

• On the left

• On the right

• On the top

• On the bottom

• Scattered randomly throughout

Which one of the following elements is a NONMETAL?

• calcium (#20)

• arsenic (#33)

• lead (#82)

• chlorine (#17)

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What kind of elements LOSE electrons to form POSITIVE ions?

• Noble gases

• Metalloids

• Nonmetals

• Metals

• Halogens

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Which one of the following elements will GAIN electrons to form a NEGATIVE ion?

• nitrogen (#7)

• gold (#79)

• potassium (#19)

• aluminum (#13)

• neon (#10)

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What's another name for a NEGATIVE ion?

• a dogion

• a cation

• an anion

• a fishion

Which one of the following elements will GAIN electrons to form a POSITIVE ion?

• oxygen (#8)

• rubidium (#37)

• gallium (#31)

• iodine (#53)

• Trick question...that's not a thing!

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What's another name for a POSITIVE ion?

• an anion

• a cation

• a fishion

• a dogion

Which one of the following elements will form a CATION?

• strontium (#38)

• argon (#18)

• arsenic (#33)

• sulfur (#16)

• radon (#86)

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