Quiz: Ionic Bonding

Ionic compounds have _______ boiling and melting points.

• Low
• High
• Moderate
• Variable

Which type of bonding involves a transfer (gain/loss) of electrons?

• Covalent bonding
• Ionic bonding
• Metallic bonding
• Hydrogen bonding

How many valence electrons does an element in Group 2 have?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4
• 5

Which group of elements typically forms anions?

• Alkali metals
• Alkaline earth metals
• Halogens
• Noble gases

What is the charge of an ion that has gained 3 electrons?

• +3
• -3
• +1
• -1

Which of the following is NOT a property of ionic compounds?

• High melting point
• Conducts electricity in solid state
• Forms crystals
• Conducts electricity when dissolved in water

In an ionic compound, the metal is typically written:

• First
• Second
• It doesn't matter
• Depends on the specific compound

What type of elements are involved in ionic bonding?

• Two metals
• Two nonmetals
• A metal and a nonmetal
• Only noble gases

Which of the following would likely form an ionic compound with chlorine?

• Sodium
• Oxygen
• Nitrogen
• Carbon

In the formation of MgCl₂, how many electrons does magnesium lose?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4
• 5