Ionic Bonds Quiz

What are ions formed from?

• Transfer of Protons

• Transfer of Neutrons

• Transfer of Electrons

• Sharing of Electrons

What happens to electrons during the formation of ions?

• They disappear

• They suddenly appear

• They are transferred from one atom to another

• They combine with protons

What is the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions called?

• Ionic bond

• Covalent bond

• Metallic bond

• Hydrogen bond

An ionic bond is formed between what types of atoms?

• Metal and metal atoms
• Metal and metalloid atoms
• Metal and nonmetal atoms
• Nonmetal and nonmetal atoms

An ionic bond is formed between a

• 2 cations

• 2 anions

• 1 cation and one anion

Which of the following is an example of an ionic compound?

• H2O

• CO2

• NaCl

• CH4

What is the charge of a Ca ion?

• +1

• +2

• -1

• -2

How many electrons are transferred from calcium to chlorine to form CaCl2?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Why do ionic compounds have an overall neutral charge?

• Because they have equal numbers of protons and neutrons

• Because they have equal numbers of electrons and protons

• Because they have equal numbers of electrons and neutrons

• Because they have equal numbers of positive and negative ions

What is the definition of an ionic bond?

• The sharing of electrons between atoms

• The attraction between two atoms with the same charge

• The electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions

• The transfer of protons between atoms