Quiz about Unit 9-1: Ionic Bonding

Question 1

Imagine Mason and Mia are on a treasure hunt by the ocean. They stumble upon a chest filled with kitchen salt. What is the primary composition of this salt?

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Sodium chloride

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Sodium bicarbonate

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Potassium chloride

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Calcium carbonate

Question 2

Hey there! Zoe and Olivia are having a debate in their chemistry class. Zoe thinks salt is a covalent compound, but Olivia believes otherwise. Can you help them figure out what type of compound salt really is?

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Ionic compound

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Covalent compound

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Metallic compound

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Molecular compound

Question 3

Hey there! Hannah and Scarlett are curious about the ocean. They're wondering, which elements are primarily involved in the composition of sea salt?

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Sodium and chlorine

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Sodium and potassium

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Chlorine and carbon

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Magnesium and sulfur

Question 4

Imagine Rohan and Anika are in a science lab. Rohan decides to drop a piece of sodium into water. What explosive reaction do you expect to see?

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B) It ignites and explodes

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A) It dissolves quietly

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C) It sinks without reaction

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D) It floats and evaporates

Question 5

Hey there! Ava and Michael are curious about chemistry. They're wondering, what is the nature of chlorine in its pure form?

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C) It is a greenish-yellow reactive gas

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A) It is a stable blue liquid

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B) It is a non-reactive gas

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D) It is a solid metal

Question 6

Imagine Abigail and Kai are in a science lab, and they come across pure sodium and chlorine. Why should they be cautious around these elements?

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C) They are extremely reactive and dangerous

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A) They are non-reactive and inert

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B) They are essential nutrients

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D) They are rare and valuable

Question 7

Imagine Rohan is in a science lab and accidentally inhales chlorine gas. What effect does this have on him?

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C) It attacks the tissues of the lungs, throat, and nose

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A) It causes euphoria

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B) It has no significant effect

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D) It improves respiratory function

Question 8

Imagine David and Zoe are in a science lab, watching sodium and chlorine atoms. How do these dangerous atoms transform into the safe compound sodium chloride?

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By losing electrons and forming positive ions

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By gaining protons and forming neutral atoms

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By sharing electrons and forming covalent bonds

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By absorbing neutrons and becoming isotopes

Question 9

Ethan, Charlotte, and Aria are curious about how atoms party! How do atoms form ions that then combine to form crystals at this atomic dance?

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By transferring electrons and forming ionic bonds

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By sharing electrons equally among atoms

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By increasing their atomic mass

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By splitting into smaller particles

Question 10

Olivia and Luna are curious about chemistry! They wonder, how are salts formed from ions?

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Through the process of ion exchange and crystallization

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By the decomposition of larger molecules

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By the condensation of gases

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Through sublimation of solid elements

Question 11

Imagine Daniel and Isla are discussing ionic bonding in class. What is the primary purpose of using their responses in this context?

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To evaluate Daniel and Isla's prior knowledge of the concept

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To provide a summary of the lesson

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To introduce new chemical elements

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To assign homework

Question 12

Abigail, Aiden, and Benjamin are on a treasure hunt in chemistry class! They need to find where metals are generally located on the periodic table to unlock the next clue. Can you help them?

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To the left of the zig-zag line

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To the right of the zig-zag line

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Below the periodic table

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Above the periodic table

Question 13

Hey there, science enthusiasts! Anika, Jackson, and Daniel are debating about the Periodic Table. They need your help! Which category includes the element Helium (He)?

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Noble Gases

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Alkali Metals

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Transition Metals

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Halogens

Question 14

Hey there! Nora, Emma, and Oliver are having a debate about elements. Nora thinks the atomic number of Carbon is 12, Emma believes it's 6, and Oliver says it's 14. Can you help them by choosing the correct atomic number of Carbon from the Periodic Table?

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6

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12

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14

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8

Question 15

Hey there, science enthusiasts! Aria, Ethan, and Lily are playing a trivia game about the Periodic Table. They stumbled upon a tricky question: Which group contains the element Uranium (U)? Can you help them out?

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Actinides

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Lanthanides

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Alkaline Earth Metals

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Poor Metals

Question 16

Imagine Arjun is playing a video game where he needs to balance the electrons to win. What typically happens to an atom's electron configuration when it forms an ion to achieve victory?

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The atom achieves a full valence shell according to the octet rule.

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The original valence shell remains unchanged.

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The atom gains electrons until it has more than a full valence shell.

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The atom always loses all its valence electrons.

Question 17

Hey there! Evelyn, Aria, and Anika are curious about how ions form. Can you help them bust a common myth? Which of these statements is a misconception about the formation of ions?

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The valence shell must be completely emptied or filled.

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The valence shell does not need to be full or empty.

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Gaining or losing one electron does not affect the ion stability.

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Electrons are neither gained nor lost during ion formation.

Question 18

Imagine Nora, Sophia, and Luna are in a science quiz. The host asks: 'How many electrons does calcium typically lose to form its most common ion?'

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Two electrons

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One electron

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Three electrons

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Four electrons

Question 19

Imagine Harper and Maya are in a science lab playing with atoms! Harper asks, 'What part of an atom stays the same when it loses or gains electrons?' Can you help them out?

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Number of protons

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Number of neutrons

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Electrical charge

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Atomic mass

Question 20

Imagine Charlotte and Benjamin are on a quest to unlock the mysteries of atomic structure! Which activity would best help them understand the changes in charge and number of protons in an atom?

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Class discussion or think-pair-share

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Individual written test

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Group project with David

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Online quiz

Question 21

Imagine Rohan and Maya are in a science lab, excitedly discussing how atoms either gain or lose electrons. What do you think is the primary purpose of their activity?

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Formative assessment

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Summative assessment

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Homework assignment

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Lab experiment

Question 22

Hey Olivia, Avery, and Noah! Can you figure out where on the periodic table you'd typically find metals and nonmetals?

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Metals on the left and center, nonmetals on the right

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Metals on the right, nonmetals on the left

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Metals and nonmetals randomly distributed

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Metals at the top, nonmetals at the bottom

Question 23

Imagine Sophia and Oliver are in a science lab, and Sophia hands Oliver an atom that has just gained an electron. What is the charge on that atom now?

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Negative

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Positive

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Neutral

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Variable

Question 24

Hey there, science enthusiasts! Avery, Emma, and Maya are curious about atoms. Can you help them figure out how to determine the number of electrons in an atom's valence shell based on its position on the periodic table?

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By counting the columns from left to right

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By counting the rows from top to bottom

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By the atomic number

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By the atomic mass

Question 25

Imagine Ava and Aiden are playing a game of atomic tag! How do ionic bonds form in binary compounds during their game?

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By transferring electrons from one atom to another

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Through the sharing of electron pairs

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By increasing the distance between atoms

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Through the exchange of protons

Question 26

Hey there, Zoe! Can you tell us what happens when atoms have differences in electronegativity in terms of ionic bonding?

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They transfer electrons

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They form covalent bonds

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They share protons

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None of the above

Question 27

Hey there! Aria, Abigail, and Rohan are curious about chemistry. They're wondering, what type of charge does an ionic compound typically have?

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Zero net charge

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Positive charge

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Negative charge

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Variable charge

Question 28

Imagine Oliver, Evelyn, and Mia are exploring the fascinating world of ionic compounds in their science class. Which of the following is NOT a method they might use?

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Summarizing scientific information

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Building three-dimensional models with craft supplies

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Conducting electrical conductivity tests

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Viewing videos and completing interactives

Question 29

During the Engage activity, what do students like Samuel and Noah use to jot down their brilliant ideas and findings?

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My Notebook

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Scientific journals

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Lab reports

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Online forums

Question 30

Imagine Aiden and Rohan are playing a game of atomic transfer! What is formed when one or more valence electrons zoom from a metal atom to a nonmetal atom?

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C) An ionic bond

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A) A covalent bond

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B) A metallic bond

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D) A hydrogen bond

Question 31

Hey there, Noah and Kai! When a metal atom like the one in your favorite superhero's suit transforms into an ion during an ionic bond, what kind of charge does it acquire?

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C) Positive

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A) Negative

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B) Neutral

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D) No charge

Question 32

Grace was curious during her science class and asked, 'What is the term used to describe an ion with a negative charge?'

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B) Anion

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A) Cation

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C) Neutron

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D) Electron

Question 33

Imagine Kai and Abigail are playing a game of 'Chemical Match-Up' where they need to pair up cations and anions based on their electrical attractions. What type of compound do they form when they successfully match a cation with an anion through the attraction of their opposite electrical charges?

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C) Ionic compound

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A) Covalent compound

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B) Metallic compound

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D) Molecular compound

Question 34

Hey there, science enthusiasts! Grace, Evelyn, and Olivia are debating a cool chemistry topic and need your help. What does the term "binary" refer to in the context of binary ionic compounds?

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C) Compounds consisting of atoms from two different elements

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A) Compounds formed from two different molecules

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B) Compounds that can exist in two different states

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D) Compounds that conduct electricity in two ways

Question 35

Hey Ava, Scarlett, and Evelyn! Can you help us figure out which of these is a common binary ionic compound?

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C) Sodium chloride (NaCl)

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A) Water (H2O)

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B) Carbon dioxide (CO2)

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D) Methane (CH4)

Question 36

James is curious about ions! He wonders, what type of ions are cations?

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Ions with a positive charge

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Ions with a negative charge

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Ions with no charge

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Ions with a double charge

Question 37

Olivia is curious about ions! She wonders, what type of ions are anions?

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Ions with a negative charge

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Ions with a positive charge

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Ions with no charge

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Ions with a double charge

Question 38

Imagine Hannah and Avery are playing a game of electron tag in the formation of magnesium chloride (MgCl2). What happens to the electrons during this exciting game?

Accepted Answer

Electrons are lost by magnesium to chlorine

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Electrons are shared between magnesium and chlorine atoms

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Electrons are gained by magnesium from chlorine

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No electrons are transferred between magnesium and chlorine

Question 39

Hey there! Benjamin and Kai are working on a chemistry project and need your help. Can you tell them what the chemical formula for magnesium chloride is?

Accepted Answer

MgCl2

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MgCl

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Mg2Cl

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MgCl3

Question 40

Hey there! Arjun and Nora were debating a fun fact about ionic compounds. Can you help them figure out a common misconception?

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They always involve the transfer of electrons

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They result in the formation of neutral molecules

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They involve the sharing of electrons

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They do not conserve charge balance

Question 41

Hey there, Evelyn and Arjun are curious! They want to know why ions in a compound stick together in the solid state. Can you help them figure it out?

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The opposite charges of ions creating an attraction

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The formation of covalent bonds

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The presence of a crystal lattice

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The high energy of the ions

Question 42

Imagine James and Henry are playing a game of electron tag in the world of atoms. When one atom tags another, they transfer electrons. What happens to the charge of these atoms during this ionic bonding game?

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The charge of the atoms changes as they gain or lose electrons

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The charge of the atoms remains the same

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The charge of the atoms becomes neutral

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The charge of the atoms increases

Question 43

Imagine Abigail and Samuel are in a chemistry lab, discussing why Roman numerals are used when naming ionic compounds of many transition elements. Can you help them understand the reason?

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To specify the oxidation state of the transition metal

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To indicate the molecular weight of the compound

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To show the number of molecules in the compound

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To denote the number of atoms in the compound

Question 44

Hey there! Noah was wondering, what's a common characteristic of the formulas for binary ionic compounds?

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The overall charge of the compound is zero

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They include only one type of ion

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They always contain hydrogen

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The compounds are always liquid at room temperature

Question 45

During a lively class discussion, Evelyn raised a question that stumped many. She asked, 'What is a common misconception about binary ionic compounds that we often overlook?'

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The atoms become ions only when dissolved in a solvent.

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The compounds are covalent in nature.

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The atoms in the compound are not ions in solid state.

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The particles are ions in solid crystals of a binary ionic compound.

Question 46

Imagine you're a scientist like Rohan! What is the primary purpose of using the periodic table as mentioned in the teacher's note?

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To determine the number of electrons lost or gained by elements

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To predict the chemical reactions between elements

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To organize elements based on their atomic mass

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To find the atomic number of elements

Question 47

Hey there, curious minds! Hannah, Harper, and James were discussing the periodic table in class today. They stumbled upon an interesting point: What do the patterns in the periodic table reveal about?

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Causality in explanations of phenomena

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The structure of atomic nuclei

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The temperature at which elements melt

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The discovery of new elements

Question 48

How can students like Liam and Abigail dive deeper into understanding the trends in the periodic table?

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Add a sketch or description in their notebooks

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Memorize the entire periodic table

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Conduct physical experiments with elements

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Write a research paper on chemical properties

Question 49

Hey Aria and Michael, what should students like you apply to construct clever explanations for chemical reactions, as suggested in the teacher's note?

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The outermost electrons of atoms and periodic table trends

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The color and texture of elements

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The historical discovery dates of elements

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The economic value of chemical compounds

Question 50

Hey there! Avery, Charlotte, and Noah are curious about ions. Can you help them figure out what type of ions are polyatomic ions?

Accepted Answer

Ions consisting of two or more atoms covalently bonded

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Ions formed by a single atom

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Ions that contain only two atoms

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Ions that do not carry any charge

Question 51

What is the charge of a polyatomic ion derived from?

Accepted Answer

The total number of electrons from the bonded set of atoms

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The total number of protons in the ion

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The difference between the number of protons and electrons

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The stability of the ion structure

Question 52

Which of the following is an example of an ionic compound using a polyatomic ion?

Accepted Answer

NH4Cl

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NaCl

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CO2

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H2O

Question 53

How do chemists indicate that atoms in a polyatomic ion are bonded together?

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By using parentheses

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By using a subscript

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By using a coefficient

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By using a plus sign

Question 54

What happens to the atoms of chlorine in the reaction 2(NH4)+ + Cl2 -> 2NH4Cl?

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They gain electrons and become anions

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They lose electrons and become cations

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They remain neutral

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They dissociate into simpler elements

Question 55

What is the charge of a chloride ion if a chlorine atom gains one electron?

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-1

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+1

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0

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+2

Question 56

When a calcium atom forms an ion by losing two electrons, what is the resulting charge?

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+2

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+1

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-1

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0

Question 57

Where is the resulting charge of an ion typically placed when drawing a Lewis structure?

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Outside the bracket

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Inside the bracket

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On the top of the element symbol

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Below the element symbol

Question 58

What happens to the valence electrons of a metal when it forms an ionic bond?

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They are transferred to a nonmetal

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They are shared equally with a nonmetal

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They remain with the metal

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They are lost completely and not transferred

Question 59

What is the primary reason ionic compounds are held together?

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Electrostatic forces

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Covalent bonding

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Hydrogen bonding

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Metallic bonding

Question 60

How are ions depicted in Lewis structures of ionic compounds?

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Contained within their own set of brackets

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Without brackets and with shared electrons

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Floating freely without brackets

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Connected by dashed lines

Question 61

What is placed outside the bracket in Lewis structures representing complex polyatomic ions?

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The overall charge on the ion

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The number of electrons

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The type of orbital

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The molecular formula

Question 62

What is the primary purpose of using Lewis structures in the study of ionic compounds?

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To illustrate the electron transfer and ionic bonding.

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To predict the boiling points of the compounds.

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To visualize the electron sharing between atoms.

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To determine the molecular weight of the compounds.

Question 63

From the Lewis structures provided, identify a common use of complex ions in household substances.

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As cleaning agents.

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As food preservatives.

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As water softeners.

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As flavor enhancers.

Question 64

What is the primary reason atoms strive for stability according to the teacher's note?

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To gain or lose electrons

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To increase their mass

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To change their nuclear structure

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To engage in chemical reactions

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