Ionic Bonding

A charged particle that has gained or lost electrons is called a _____.

• molecule
• ion
• isotope
• element

Nitrogen will form which of the following ions?

• N
• N^-3
• N^-5
• N⁺⁵

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Beryllium will ____ valence electrons when forming an ionic bond.

• lose 4
• gain 4
• lose 2
• gain 2

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In the compound aluminum oxide, which is the cation?

• Al⁺³
• Al
• O^-2
• O

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Ionic bonds form between metals and ____.

• metalloids
• metals
• nonmetals

What determines how ionic bonds will form?

• Number of protons
• Mass of the atom
• Number of total electrons
• Number of valence electrons

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Ionic bonds happen because of the ____ of valence electrons.

• sharing
• transfer

Nitrogen will ____ valence electrons when forming an ionic bond.

• gain 1
• lose 1
• gain 3
• lose 3

How many electrons are needed in the outer energy levels of an atom to be stable?

• 2
• 4
• 6
• 8

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Which of the following would produce an anion?

• Ca
• Al
• K
• F

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