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Ionic Bond Part 1

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What are ionic bonds?

a)

valence electrons transferred between atoms

b)

valence electrons are shared between atoms

2.

Why do ionic bonds form?

a)

so the number of protons equals the number of electrons

b)

to follow the octet rule and make sure each atom has a full outer energy level

c)

so an atom can become unstable

3.
An atom that has gained or lost electrons is called ...
a)

a new element

b)
an isotope
c)
an ion
d)

a neutral atom

4.

if METALS are more likely to LOSE electrons, they will form ...

a)

anions

b)

neutral atoms

c)

cations

5.

If an oxygen atom has 8 protons (+) and 10 electrons (-), what is it's charge?

a)

O-10

b)

O+8

c)

O-2

d)

O+10

6.

If an aluminum atom has 13 protons (+) and 10 electrons (-), what is it's charge?

a)

Al+3

b)

Al+13

c)

Al+10

d)

Al-10

7.

ionic bonds form between

a)

a metal and nonmetal

b)

two nonmetals

c)

two metals

8.

What is the total charge of an ionic compound?

a)

positive

b)

negative

c)

neutral

9.

if NONMETALS are more likely to GAIN electrons, they will form ...

a)

anions

b)

neutral atoms

c)

cations

10.
Magnesium bromide is an ionic compound with the chemical formula MgBr₂.  What does the "2" tell you?
a)
There are 2 bromide ions for every magnesium ion
b)
Bromide has a 2- charge
c)
Bromide has a 2+ charge
d)
There are 2 magnesium ions to every bromide ion
11.

In the chemical formula for an ionic compound, which item is written first?

a)

positive ion (cation)

b)

negative ion (anion)

c)

subscript

d)

it's alphabetical

12.
Elements in Group 1 lose one electron to form ions with a _________________ charge.
a)
1+
b)
2+
c)
0
d)
1-
13.

What are the correct rules for drawing a lewis dot structure? (select all that are true)

a)

You can double up the electrons fromt he beginning

b)

It only shows the valence electrons

c)

Only 2 electrons can go on each side of the element symbol

d)

You have to put one electron on all side before doubling up.

14.

Calcium Chloride is an ionic compound, made up from Ca2+ ions and Cl- ions. Which is the correct formula for this compound?

a)

CaCl3

b)

CaCl

c)

CaCl4

d)

CaCl2