C4. Ionic Bonding

An atom that gains or loses electrons are called

• isotopes

• ions

• protons

• substances

A cation has a _____ charge

• negative

• neutral

• positive

A cation is formed by:

• losing electrons

• gaining electrons

• losing protons

• gaining protons

An anion has a ____ charge

• negative

• neutral

• positive

An ion of Oxygen would have what charge?

• +1

• +2

• 6

• -2

An ion of Nitrogen would have what charge?

• +1

• +3

• +5

• -3

How many outer shell electrons does chlorine have?

• 35

• 17

• 8

• 7

• 2

How many outer shell electrons does Mg have?

• 1

• 2

• 12

• 4

Ionic bonds typically form between

• a metal and a nonmetal

• 2 metals

• 2 nonmetals

• 2 noble gases

An atom is most stable when its outer shell is full

• True

• False