Ionic Compounds Review - Part 1

How many electrons will a calcium (Ca) atom gain or lose in forming an ion?

• It will gain 2 electrons

• It will gain 1 electron

• It will lose 1 electron

• It will lose 2 electrons

How many valence electrons are transferred from the nitrogen atom to potassium in the formation of the compound potassium nitride?

• 0

• 1

• 2

• 3

Which of the following ions has a pseudo-noble-gas electron configuration?

• Fe²⁺

• Mn²⁺

• Cu⁺

• Ni⁺

How many valence electrons are in each oxygen atom?

• 1

• 2

• 4

• 6

How many electrons does barium have to give up to achieve a noble-gas electron configuration?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

How many valence electrons are in each carbon atom?

• 1

• 2

• 4

• 6

How many valence electrons are transferred from the calcium atom to iodine in the formation of the compound calcium iodide?

• 0

• 1

• 2

• 3

How many electrons will a fluorine (F) atom gain or lose in forming an ion?

• It will gain 1 electron

• It will gain 2 electrons

• It will gain 7 electrons.

• It will lose 7 electrons.

How many electrons will an aluminum (Al) atom gain or lose in forming an ion?

• It will gain 3 electrons.

• It will gain 2 electrons.

• It will lose 3 electrons.

• It will lose 5 electrons.

How many electrons does nitrogen gain in order to achieve a noble-gas electron configuration?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4