Ionic Bonding Video

What is transferred from one atom to another to form ions?

• Neutrons

• Protons

• Energy

• Electrons

What type of bond is formed due to the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions?

• Hydrogen bond

• Ionic bond

• Metallic bond

• Covalent bond

Which of the following is an example of an ionic compound?

• H2O

• O2

• N2

• NaCl

How many electrons does Na lose to form a Na+ ion?

• None

• Three

• One

• Two

What is the charge of the ion formed when Cl gains an electron?

• -2

• +2

• -1

• +1

What is the resulting ionic compound when Mg transfers its two valence electrons to O?

• Sodium oxide

• Magnesium chloride

• Calcium oxide

• Magnesium oxide

How many Cl- ions are formed when Ca loses two electrons?

• Four

• One

• Two

• Three

What must be true for an ionic compound to be formed?

• It must be a liquid at room temperature

• The charges must be balanced

• It must contain only non-metal atoms

• It must contain only metal atoms

What is the charge of the Mg ion in magnesium oxide?

• -2

• +2

• -1

• +1

Which statement best defines an ionic bond?

• The sharing of electron pairs between atoms

• The electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions

• The attraction between atoms that share a metallic bond

• The bond formed between molecules due to differences in electronegativity