Ionic Bonds and Compounds

An ionic bond is a(n) _______ attraction between oppositely charged ions.

• magnetic

• electrostatic

• gravitational

• emotional

Which ions make up the sodium chloride crystal? Choose both ions.

• Na+

• Na-

• Cl+

• Cl-

True or False? The high melting and boiling points of ionic solids are due to the strong electrostatic forces between the oppositely charged ions.

• True

• False

How is this ion formed?

• Magnesium gained 2 electrons.

• Magnesium lost 2 electrons.

How is this ion formed?

• Oxygen gains two electrons.

• Oxygen loses two electrons.

Atoms bond with each other in order to gain a stable arrangement of outer-shell electrons. How many electrons does the K shell need to be stable?

• 2

• 8

• 18

• 32

Atoms bond with each other in order to gain a stable arrangement of outer-shell electrons. How many electrons does the L shell need to be stable?

• 2

• 8

• 18

• 32

What is the formula for this compound?

• Mg⁺F^-

• MgF₂

• MgFF

• Mg⁺F^-F^-

Lithium forms an ionic bond with Florine.

Draw the Bohr model to show the transfer of electrons.

Sodium forms an ionic bond with hydrogen.

Draw the Bohr model to show the transfer of electrons.