Ionic Bonding Quiz

What happens to an atom when it loses a valence electron?

• It becomes a negative ion.

• It becomes a positive ion.

• It becomes a polyatomic ion.

• It remains neutral.

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What is formed when two oppositely charged ions attract each other?

• A covalent bond

• A metallic bond

• An ionic bond

• A hydrogen bond

What are ions that are made of more than one atom called?

• Monatomic ions

• Diatomic ions

• Polyatomic ions

• Neutral ions

Which group of elements in the periodic table typically have eight valence electrons and are stable?

• Group 1

• Group 2

• Group 16

• Group 18

How is the chemical formula for an ionic compound written?

• By writing the symbol of the negative ion first, followed by the positive ion.

• By writing the symbol of the positive ion first, followed by the negative ion.

• By writing the symbols in alphabetical order.

• By writing the symbols based on atomic mass.

What property do ionic compounds have when dissolved in water?

• They become less stable.

• They become gases.

• They conduct electric current.

• They become covalent compounds.

What is the term used to describe the energy required to remove an electron from an atom in its gaseous state?

• Ionization energy

• Electron affinity

• Electronegativity

• Activation energy

Which type of bond is formed by the sharing of electrons between atoms?

• Hydrogen bond

• Metallic bond

• Covalent bond

• Ionic bond

What is the overall charge of a compound that is formed by ionic bonding?

• Positively charged

• Negatively charged

• Neutral

• Varies depending on the elements involved

Which element has the highest electronegativity value?

• Hydrogen

• Oxygen

• Fluorine

• Carbon