Ionic Bonding Reivew

What type of electron interaction occurs in ionic bonds?

• Sharing of electrons between atoms

• Transfer of electrons between atoms due to a large electronegativity difference

• Transfer of protons between atoms

• Equal distribution of electrons among atoms

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What is typically the minimum electronegativity difference for the formation of ionic bonds?

• 0.5

• 1.0

• 1.7

• 2.5

Between which types of elements do ionic bonds occur?

• Between nonmetals

• Between metals

• Between metalloids

• Between metal and nonmetal

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What is the ΔEN (change in electronegativity) for a bond between Na and N?

• 1.0

• 2.1

• 3.0

• 0.9

Which of the following is a property of ionic bonds?

• Ionic bonds are weak

• Compounds are soft and malleable

• They have low melting points

• They are hard, yet brittles

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What is the characteristic structure formed by ionic compounds?

• Amorphous solid

• Molecular network

• Crystal lattice

• Single covalent bond

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How do you show the transfer of electrons using Lewis Dot Structures for ionic bonds?

• Write the resulting ions in brackets with charges.

• Draw the electron dot diagrams for each element.

• Show the transfer of an electron with arrows.

• Draw the resulting compound.

How many valence electrons does an element in Group 2 have?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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What is the charge for an element in Group 17?

• +1

• -1

• +2

• -2

What is required to break an ionic bond (or covalent bond)?

• A catalyst

• Energy

• A reduction in temperature

• A chemical reaction

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