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Ionic Bonding

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 10mins

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Class
Date
1.

The transfer of Valence electrons from a metal to a non metal is known as

a)

Covalent Bonding

b)

Metallic bonding

c)

Molecular bonding

d)

Ionic Bonding

2.

When an atom loses or gains electrons, what is formed?

a)

Protons

b)

Irons

c)

Ions

d)

Noble Ions

3.

Each family in the periodic table has its own characteristic properties based on the number of

a)

Neutrons

b)

Valence Electrons

c)

Protons

d)

Ions

4.

When an atom loses an electron it forms

a)

Positive Ion

b)

Negative Ion

c)

Neutral Ion

d)

Neutral Atom

5.

An ionic bond is the attraction between

a)

similarly charged ions

b)

oppositely charged ions

c)

neutral ions

d)

neutral atoms

6.

How many valence electrons does hydrogen have?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

7.

A(n) _________ is an ion with a positive (+) charge.

a)

anion

b)

cation

c)

ion

d)

solute

8.
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
9.

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

10.

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