Ionic Compounds

Ionic bonds are formed between...

• Non - metals

• A metal and a non-metal

• Metals

How is an ionic bond formed?

• Sharing of electrons

• Delocalised electrons

• Transfer of electrons

Select all of the statements below that are correct to describe the structure and properties of ionic compounds...

• They have high melting and boiling points

• They have a lattice structure

• The ions are held together by intermolecular forces

• They can conduct electricity when dissolved in water

• They can conduct electricity when solid

An example of an ionic compound is Sodium Chloride, which is made from Na⁺ and Cl^- ions. Why do these ions form an ionic bond?

• They have like charges

• They are from the same group

• They are from the same period

• They have opposite charges

Which particle is responsible for bonding?

• Protons

• Electrons

• Neutrons

• Nucleus

Which of the following is true about Ionic Bonds? (select ALL TRUE options)

• High melting point

• Low melting point

• Can dissolve in water

• Cannot dissolve in water

• Can conduct electricity when dissolved

Beryllium will ____ valence electrons when forming an ionic bond.

• lose 4
• gain 4
• lose 2
• gain 2

What determines how ionic bonds will form?

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

This could be the dot diagram of

• Mg

• Cl

• C

• O

This is a correct dot diagram for neon (Ne)

• true

• false