H. Ionic Bonding Video & ?s

What atomic property dictates the direction of electron transfer in ionic bonding?

• Atomic mass

• Electronegativity

• Number of protons

• Density

In an ionic bond between a metal and a non-metal, how are electrons typically transferred?

• Electrons are shared equally between both atoms.

• Electrons are transferred from the non-metal to the metal.

• Electrons are transferred from the metal to the non-metal.

• Electrons are destroyed during the bonding process.

When numerous atoms participate in ionic bonding, what kind of larger structure is typically formed?

• A simple diatomic molecule.

• A covalent network.

• A lattice structure.

• A metallic bond.

How is the chemical formula for an ionic compound like sodium chloride typically written?

• Na+Cl-

• Na-Cl+

• NaCl

• Na2Cl