Y9 IONIC BONDING INTRO

Which subatomic particle is directly involved in making chemical bonds between atoms?

• Proton

• Neutron

• Electron

• Nucleus

What period and group does this atom belong to?

• period 5 group 3

• period 3 group 5

• period 2 group 5

• period 3 group 4

The diagram shows a neutral atom. Which element does it come from?

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Match the following

• period 2 group 8

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• group 7 period 2

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• groups 1 period 3

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• period 3 group 3

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• period 2 group 6

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Which of the atoms can be found in group 8? pick two

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An isotope of lithium has the symbol shown. What is the arrangement of electrons in one atom of this isotope of lithium?

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What term is used to describe an atom that is not electrically neutral?

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Which statement describes the bonding in sodium chloride?

• A shared pair of electrons between two atoms leading to a noble gas configuration.

• A strong force of attraction between oppositely charged ions.

• A strong force of attraction between two molecules.

• A weak force of attraction between oppositely charged ions.

What happens to an atom when it becomes an ion with a charge of +1?

• It gains an electron.

• It gains a proton.

• It loses an electron.

• It loses a proton.

The diagram shows a neutral atom. What is its name and what type of ion will it form?

• Magnesium; 2-

• Magnesium; 2+

• Boron; 2-

• Boron; 2+