Understanding Ionic Bonds

What are the three main types of intramolecular forces?

• Covalent, metallic, and van der Waals forces

• Metallic, hydrogen, and van der Waals forces

• Ionic, covalent, and metallic bonds

• Ionic, covalent, and hydrogen bonds

What is the charge of a cation in an ionic bond?

• Variable

• Negative

• Neutral

• Positive

In the formation of NaCl, what happens to the charges of sodium and chloride ions?

• They remain unchanged

• They both become negative

• They both become positive

• They cancel each other out to form a neutral compound

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

• Same as Argon

• Same as Neon

• Same as Helium

• Same as Krypton

How many valence electrons does a chlorine atom have before forming an ionic bond?

• 5

• 6

• 7

• 8

What is the chemical formula for the ionic compound formed between potassium and oxygen?

• KO

• K2O

• K2O2

• KO2

How many electrons does an oxygen atom gain to achieve a full valence shell?

• 3

• 4

• 2

• 1

What is the term for the arrangement of water molecules around ions in a solution?

• Metallic bond

• Covalent network

• Ionic lattice

• Hydration shell

Which of the following ionic compounds is generally soluble in water?

• Mercury chloride

• Sodium chloride

• Lead chloride

• Silver chloride

What determines the solubility of ionic compounds in water?

• Color of the compound

• Experimental results

• Periodic table position

• Size of the ions