Honors Ionic Compounds Quiz

What is the charge of an ionic compound when the numbers of positive and negative ions are equal?

• Positive

• Negative

• Neutral

• It depends on the elements

In ionic bonding, the valence electrons of the metal are transferred to (a)  

• To another metal
• To a noble gas
• To the nonmetal
• To a metalloid

Match the following statements about ionic bonding with their correct relationships:

• The number of electrons gained or lost has no relation to the number needed to form a stable octet.

• They are equal

• The number of electrons gained or lost is not the same as the number needed to form a stable octet.

• They are different

• The number of electrons gained or lost is inversely related to the number needed to form a stable octet.

• They are unrelated

• The number of electrons gained or lost is the same as the number needed to form a stable octet.

• They are inversely proportional

Which element typically loses electrons in ionic bonding?

• Metal

• Nonmetal

• Metalloid

• Noble gas

What is the primary driving force for the transfer of electrons in ionic bonding?

• Atomic mass

• Electronegativity difference

• Atomic radius

• Ionization energy

What is the charge of a lithium atom before it loses an electron?

• +1

• -1

• 0

• +2

Match the following elements with their number of protons.

• Neon

• 9

• Fluorine

• 10

• Nitrogen

• 8

• Oxygen

• 7

What is the main difference between a fluorine atom and a fluorine ion?

• Number of protons

• Number of neutrons

• Number of electrons

• Atomic mass

Match the following charges with the corresponding fluorine atom states:

• Fluorine atom with a full valence shell

• +2

• Fluorine atom with two less electrons

• +1

• Fluorine atom with one extra electron

• 0

• Fluorine atom with one less electron

• -1

What is the overall charge of the compound formed by the ionic bond between lithium and fluorine?

• +1

• -1

• 0

• +2