ionic compounds simple quiz

Which of the following is NOT a step in forming an ionic bond?

• One atom shares its electrons with another one

• One atom gives electrons to another one

• opposite charged ions form due to the transfer of electrons

• Oppositely charged ions attract

Looking at the periodic table, when the alkali metals form an ion what charge do they have?

If I had an anion with a charge of ^3- how would you describe the formation of that ion?

• 
  gained 2 electrons

• 
  gained 3 electrons

• lost 2 electrons

• 
  lost 3 electrons

If I had a cation with a charge of ²⁺ how would you describe the formation of that ion?

• gained 2 electrons

• lost 2 electrons

• gained 4 electrons

• lost 4 electrons

Which of the following is the correct formula for these two ions: Al⁺³ & S^-2

Nitrogen, N, will form which of the following ions?

• I don't know

• 
  N^-3

• N^-5

draw the atomic structure

When ionic compounds form what is the overall charge?