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Ions and Ionic compounds

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 50mins

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Class
Date
1.

In an ionic bond, electrons are __________.

a)

transferred from the anion to the cation.

b)

transferred from the cation to the anion.

c)

shared between the cation and the anion.

2.

When an atom loses an electron, it becomes a ____

a)

negative anion

b)

positive cation

c)

positive proton

d)

neutral neutron

3.

When an atom gains an electron, it becomes a _____.

a)

negative anion

b)

positive cation

c)

positive proton

d)

neutral neutron

4.

Which group does not form ions or ionic bounds.

a)

Alkali metals

b)

Alkaline Earth metals

c)

Halogens

d)

Noble gases

5.

Which statement is true about the Calcium cation?

a)

The calcium atom loses one electron when it becomes a Ca+2 cation.

b)

The calcium atom loses two electrons when it becomes a Ca+2 cation.

c)

The calcium atom gains one electron when it becomes a Ca+2 cation.

d)

The calcium atom gains two electrons when it becomes a Ca+2 cation.

6.

How is a cation formed?

a)

The atom gains proton(s)

b)

The atom gains electron(s)

c)

The atom loses proton(s)

d)

The atom loses electron(s)

7.

What type of ions do metals form?

a)

Negative anions

b)

Positive cations

c)

Negative cations

d)

Positive anions

8.

How are anions formed?

a)

The atom gains proton(s)

b)

The atoms loses proton(s)

c)

The atom gains electron(s)

d)

The atom loses electron(s)

9.

What is the correct formula for the ionic compound that forms between calcium and chlorine?

a)

Ca₂Cl

b)

CaCl₂

c)

Ca₂Cl₂

d)

CaCl

10.

What is the correct formula for the compound that forms between potassium and nitrogen?

a)

KN

b)

KN₃

c)

K₃N

d)

PN