Ionic Bonding (3)

The positive ions tend to _____________ electrons.

• lose

• gain

What type of elements form cations?

• metals

• nonmetals

• metalloids?

The negative ions tend to _____________ electrons.

• lose

• gain

What is the definition of ionic bonding?

• The sharing of electron pairs between atoms

• The transfer of electrons from one atom to another

• The sharing of protons between atoms

• The transfer of protons from one atom to another

Which of the following is a property of ionic compounds?

• Low melting points

• High electrical conductivity in solid state

• High melting points

• Poor solubility in water

How is an ionic bond formed?

• By sharing electrons equally between atoms

• By transferring electrons from one atom to another

• By sharing protons between atoms

• By transferring protons from one atom to another

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

What is the main difference between ionic bonding and covalent bonding?

• Ionic bonding involves the sharing of electrons, while covalent bonding involves the transfer of electrons.

• Ionic bonding involves the transfer of electrons, while covalent bonding involves the sharing of electrons.

• Ionic bonding involves the sharing of protons, while covalent bonding involves the transfer of protons.

• Ionic bonding involves the transfer of protons, while covalent bonding involves the sharing of protons.

Which of the following is a common application of ionic compounds?

• As insulators in electrical circuits

• In the manufacture of plastics

• As electrolytes in batteries

• In the production of glass

What is a cation?

• A negatively charged ion

• A positively charged ion

• A neutral atom

• An atom with no electrons