Drawing Ionic Bonds: NaCl and MgO

What type of elements are involved in ionic bonding?

• Nonmetals and nonmetals

• Metals and metals

• Noble gases

• Metals and nonmetals

What happens to a metal atom during ionic bonding?

• It loses electrons and becomes a negative ion

• It gains electrons and becomes a positive ion

• It loses electrons and becomes a positive ion

• It gains electrons and becomes a negative ion

What is the electron arrangement of sodium before it forms an ionic bond?

• 2, 8, 1

• 2, 8, 7

• 2, 8, 8

• 2, 7, 1

How many electrons does chlorine need to achieve a full outer shell?

• 1

• 8

• 2

• 7

What is the charge of a sodium ion after it loses an electron?

• Neutral

• Positive

• Negative

• Double positive

How many electrons does magnesium have in its outer shell before bonding?

• 2

• 1

• 8

• 6

What is the electron arrangement of oxygen before it forms an ionic bond?

• 2, 6

• 2, 8

• 2, 8, 6

• 2, 8, 8

What is the charge of an oxygen ion after it gains two electrons?

• Neutral

• Double negative

• Positive

• Negative

What is a common mistake students make when drawing ionic bonds?

• Forgetting to draw the atoms

• Using the wrong elements

• Mixing up the charges

• Not drawing the electrons

What is recommended for beginners when drawing ionic bonds?

• Only draw the ions

• Draw both the normal atoms and the ions

• Skip drawing the electrons

• Use different elements