WorksheetsIonic Bonding
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 13mins
In an ionic bond, the ions are held together because...
the positive nucleus of each ion attracts the other ion's negatively charged electrons
the ions have opposite charges
as the electron moved from one atom to another it pulled the atom along with it
electrons are being shared
Which of the following could NOT form an ionic compound? Check all that apply. (Hint: look at their charges)
Li+ and Cl-
F- and O2-
Ba2+ and Ag+
Mg2+ and S2-
Which of the following could form an ionic compound? Check all that apply. (Hint: look at their charges)
Na+ and F-
S2- and O2-
Ca2+ and Fe3+
Mg2+ and Cl-
Boron, B, will ____ valence electrons when forming an ionic bond.
lose three
gain three
lose 5
gain 5
What will be the charge of a bromine ion?
+7
-7
-1
+1
Sulfur, S, will ____ valence electrons when forming an ionic bond.
gain 1
lose 1
gain 2
lose 2
Which element below would have a 3+ charge as an ion?
nitrogen (N)
boron (B)
silicon (Si)
argon (Ar)
Write the correct chemical formula for Ag + and Br -
AgBr
Ag2Br2
Al3+ O2-
Calcium Fluoride has a chemical formula of CaF2. What does the chemical formula tell you?
There are 2 Calcium ions for every 1 Fluoride ion in the crystal
There is 1 Calcium ion for every 2 Fluoride ions in the crystal
Which of the following would produce an anion (negatively charged ion)?
Ca
Al
K
F
