WorksheetsIonic Bonding
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 13mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
A charged particle that has gained or lost electrons is called a _____.
a)
molecule
b)
ion
c)
isotope
d)
element
2.
A cation is a ____ ion.
a)
negative
b)
positive
c)
neutral
d)
ficticious
3.
A anion will be a ____ ion.
a)
negative
b)
positive
c)
neutral
d)
ficticious
4.
Nitrogen will form which of the following ions?
a)
N
b)
N-3
c)
N-5
d)
N+5
5.
In the compound aluminum oxide, which is the cation?
a)
Al+3
b)
Al
c)
O-2
d)
O
6.
Ionic bonds form between metals and ____.
a)
metalloids
b)
metals
c)
nonmetals
7.
How many electrons are needed in the outer energy levels of an atom to be stable?
a)
2
b)
4
c)
6
d)
8
8.
Which of the following is NOT a property of ionic compounds?
a)
They conduct electricity when molten
b)
They conduct electricity when in solution
c)
They have high boiling points
d)
They are insoluble in water
9.
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
10.
Which of the following is a characteristic property of ionic compounds?
a)
They form hard, brittle crystals with characteristic shapes
b)
They have low melting points
c)
They have low boiling points
d)
They contain no charged particles
11.
In what form can an ionic compound conduct electricity?
a)
when dissolved in water
b)
as a solid
c)
as a crystal
d)
when warmed slightly
12.
What is the formula of Sodium oxide?
a)
Na2O
b)
NaO2
c)
Na2O2
d)
Na2O
13.
What is the formula of calcium oxide?
a)
CaO2
b)
CaO
c)
Ca2O
d)
CO
14.
What is the formula for magnesium phosphide?
a)
Mg3P2
b)
Mg2P3
c)
Mg2(PO4)3
d)
Mg3(PO4)2
15.
In the chemical formula for an ionic compound, which item is written first?
a)
positive ion
b)
negative ion
c)
subscript
d)
the female
16.
Which of the following is helium (He)?
a)
Metal
b)
Nonmetal
c)
Metalloid
17.
Which of the following is Lithium (Li)?
a)
Metal
b)
Nonmetal
c)
Metalloid
18.
Loss of electrons to form a cation
a)
oxidation
b)
reduction
19.
Gain of electrons to form an anion
a)
oxidation
b)
reduction
20.
Ions are arranged in ionic compounds as
a)
small molecules held together by electrostatic attractions
b)
giant molecules held together by shared electrons
c)
small lattice held together by electrostatic attractions
d)
giant lattice held together by electrostatic attractions
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