Ionic Bonding - An Introductory Understanding

What type of bond is formed between a metal and a non-metal?

• Covalent bond

• Ionic bond

• Metallic bond

• Hydrogen bond

Which of the following pairs of elements is most likely to form an ionic bond?

• Carbon and Oxygen

• Sodium and Chlorine

• Hydrogen and Nitrogen

• Silicon and Sulfur

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Identify the type of bond in magnesium iodide.

• Covalent bond

• Ionic bond

• Metallic bond

• Hydrogen bond

What is the role of the "staircase" on the periodic table in relation to ionic bonding?

• It separates metals from non-metals.

• It indicates the number of valence electrons.

• It shows the atomic mass of elements.

• It distinguishes between solid and gaseous elements.

Which of the following compounds is held together by ionic bonds?

• HCl

• NaCl

• CH₄

• CO₂

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What happens to the electrons in an ionic bond?

• They are shared equally between atoms.

• They are transferred from one atom to another.

• They are shared unequally between atoms.

• They remain with the atom that has the higher electronegativity.

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Which of the following is an example of a compound with an ionic bond?

• Water (H₂O)

• Methane (CH₄)

• Silver chloride (AgCl)

• Ammonia (NH₃)

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What is the charge on the aluminum ion in aluminum oxide, Al₂O₃?

• +1

• +2

• +3

• +4

Which of the following elements is most likely to form a cation in an ionic bond?

• Oxygen

• Chlorine

• Sodium

• Sulfur

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What is the formula for the ionic compound formed between magnesium and chlorine?

• MgCl

• MgCl₂

• Mg₂Cl

• Mg₂Cl₃

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