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WorksheetsIons and Ionic compounds
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 50mins
In an ionic bond, electrons are __________.
transferred from the anion to the cation.
transferred from the cation to the anion.
shared between the cation and the anion.
When an atom loses an electron, it becomes a ____
negative anion
positive cation
positive proton
neutral neutron
When an atom gains an electron, it becomes a _____.
negative anion
positive cation
positive proton
neutral neutron
Which group does not form ions or ionic bounds.
Alkali metals
Alkaline Earth metals
Halogens
Noble gases
Which statement is true about the Calcium cation?
The calcium atom loses one electron when it becomes a Ca+2 cation.
The calcium atom loses two electrons when it becomes a Ca+2 cation.
The calcium atom gains one electron when it becomes a Ca+2 cation.
The calcium atom gains two electrons when it becomes a Ca+2 cation.
How is a cation formed?
The atom gains proton(s)
The atom gains electron(s)
The atom loses proton(s)
The atom loses electron(s)
What type of ions do metals form?
Negative anions
Positive cations
Negative cations
Positive anions
How are anions formed?
The atom gains proton(s)
The atoms loses proton(s)
The atom gains electron(s)
The atom loses electron(s)
What is the correct formula for the ionic compound that forms between calcium and chlorine?
Ca₂Cl
CaCl₂
Ca₂Cl₂
CaCl
What is the correct formula for the compound that forms between potassium and nitrogen?
KN
KN₃
K₃N
PN
