Year 9- Ionic Bonding- MGA

Why do ionic bonds form?

• So the number of protons equals the number of electrons.
• To stabilize the atom with a full outer shell.
• So an atom can become unstable.
• So atoms will stick together to form molecules.

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An ionic bond is the attraction between:

• oppositely charged ions
• similarly charged ions
• neutral ions
• neutral atoms

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What type of elements will form an ionic bond?

• Metals + Metals
• Nonmetals + Nonmetals
• Metals + Nonmetals
• None of the above

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Ionic bonds form between metals and ____.

• metalloids
• metals
• nonmetals

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

• molecule
• ion
• isotope
• element

Ionic compounds generally have low melting points.

• True

• False

Ionic compounds can conduct an electric current when melted or dissolved in water.

• True

• False