Knowledge Check - Ionic Bonding

What are the properties of ionic compounds?

• They are made of a metal and a nonmetal

• They are liquids at room temperature

• They conduct electricity in solid state

• They have low melting and boiling points

Which compound would form between Sodium and Fluorine?

• NaBr

• NaCl

• NaF

• NaI

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What is the empirical formula for Magnesium Nitride?

• MgN₄

• MgN

• Mg₂N₂

• Mg₃N₃

What is the formula for the compound formed between Aluminum and Sulfur?

• Al₂S

• AlS

• Al₃S

• Al₂S₃

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An ion is formed when an atom gains or loses an ______________.

• Proton

• Neutron

• Electron

• Nucleus

An Ionic Compound is formed between what two types of elements?

• Metal and Metal

• Metal and Nonmetal

• Nonmetal and Nonmetal

• Metal and Metalloid

In an ionic compound - metals _____ electrons, giving them a _____ charge. We call these types of ions _____.

• Lose / Negative / Cation

• Lose / Positive / Cation

• Gain / Negative / Anion

• Gain / Positive / Anion

In an ionic compound - nonmetals _____ electrons, giving them a _____ charge. We call these types of ions _____.

• Lose / Negative / Cation

• Lose / Positive / Cation

• Gain / Negative / Anion

• Gain / Positive / Anion

How many electrons does Sodium (Na) want to gain or lose and what ionic charge is created from this?

• 1 / +1

• 1 / -1

• 11 / +1

• 11 / -1

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How many electrons does Chlorine (Cl) want to gain or lose and what ionic charge is created from this?

• 1 / +1

• 1 / -1

• 11 / +1

• 11 / -1

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