Bonding Basics

A Cation is an ion with a __________ charge.

• positive

• negative

• neutral

An Anion is an ion with a ________ charge.

• positve

• negative

• neutral

When an atom loses an electron, it becomes a:

• positive ion

• negative ion

• neutral ion

• neutral atom

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When an atom gains an electron, it becomes a:

• positive ion

• negative ion

• neutral ion

• neutral atom

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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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Ionic bonds form between a

• two metals

• nonmetal and nonmetal

• metal and nonmetal

• two metalloids

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Covalent bonds form between a

• nonmetal and nonmetal

• metal and nonmetal

• two metals

• two metalloids

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According the "Octet rule", how many valence electrons does an atom need to have a stable electron configuration?

• 1

• 5

• 8

• 10

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Which group in the periodic table has elements with a stable electron structure? (Full outer shell)

• Group 1

• Group 2

• Group 14

• Group 18 (Noble Gases)

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H and He are exceptions to the Octet Rule. How many electrons can they have in their outer shell?

• 1

• 2

• 8

• 10

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