Ionic Bonds

Which is most likely to form a negative ion?

• an element from Group 17

• a metal

• an element from Group 1

• an element with atoms that have eight valence electrons

In order to have a stable arrangement of 8 valence electrons, metal atoms are likely to _______ electrons.

• gain

• lose

• destroy

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NGSS.HS-PS1-1

NGSS.HS-PS1-2

Name the following compound:

MgO

• Magnesium Oxygen

• Magnesium Oxygenate

• Magnesium Oxide

• Manganese Oxygen

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Because the force of attraction between the positive and negative ions is so strong, ionic compounds have _______ melting points.

• low

• moderate

• high

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NGSS.MS-PS2-5

Check all that apply:

When a neutral atom gains an electron...

• it gains a negative charge

• it becomes a negative ion

• it becomes a positive ion

• it gains a positive charge

Check all that apply:

When a neutral atom loses an electron...

• it gains a negative charge

• it becomes a negative ion

• it becomes a positive ion

• it gains a positive charge

_______ is the attraction between two oppositely charged ions.

• covalent bond

• valence bond

• ionic bond

• isotopic bond

_______ tell the ratio of elements in a compound.

• Subscripts

• Superscripts

• Balances

• Quotients

_______ is a group of symbols that shows the ratio of elements in a compound.

• Element formula

• Ionic formula

• Chemical formula

• Periodic formula