Ionic Bonding Quiz

What is an ionic compound?

• A compound formed between a gas and a liquid

• A compound formed between two non-metals

• A compound formed between a metal and a non-metal

• A compound formed between two metals

What is a cation?

• A positively charged ion

• An ion with no charge

• A negatively charged ion

• A neutral atom

Which of the following is a property of ionic compounds?

• Poor electrical conductivity

• Low melting points

• Soft and flexible

• High melting points

What is the first step in forming an ionic bond?

• Gaining electrons by the non-metal

• Gaining electrons by the metal

• Losing electrons by the non-metal

• Losing electrons by the metal

In the formation of an ionic bond, what happens after the metal loses electrons?

• The metal gains more electrons

• The non-metal gains electrons

• The ions repel each other

• The non-metal loses electrons

How many electrons does calcium need to lose to achieve a full valence shell?

• One

• Four

• Three

• Two

How many fluorine atoms are needed to bond with one calcium atom?

• One

• Four

• Three

• Two

What is the purpose of transferring electrons in ionic bonding?

• To increase the size of the atom

• To decrease the atomic number

• To create a magnetic field

• To achieve a full valence shell

What does a chemical formula represent in an ionic compound?

• The color of the compound

• The total mass of the compound

• The ratio of metal to non-metal ions

• The number of atoms in a molecule

For every one calcium ion, how many fluorine ions are needed to form a stable ionic compound?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four