WorksheetsIonic Bonding
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 30mins
How many VALENCE ELECTRONS does Chlorine have?
2
7
8
10
17
Ionic bonds are formed when electrons get
Shared between two atoms
Removed from both atoms
Transferred from one atom to another
Added to both atoms
Ionic bonds typically form between
A metal and a nonmetal
Two nonmetals
Two metals
A metalloid and a metal
What is the correct formula for Sodium Chloride?
SCl
NaCl
SC
NaCl2
Name this ionic compound: Al2O3
Dialuminum oxide
Aluminum oxygen
Oxygen Aluminide
Aluminum oxide
Cations _______ electrons, becoming _______ charged.
Gain; positively (+)
Gain; negatively (-)
Lose; positively (+)
Lose; negatively (-)
Anions ____ electrons, becoming _____ charged.
Gain; positively (+)
Gain; negatively (-)
Lose; positively (+)
Lose; negatively (-)
Write the chemical formula for K and Br (potassium bromide).
KBr
K2Br
KBr3
KBr2
Write the chemical formula for Na and S (sodium sulfide).
NaS
S2S2
Na2S
NaS2
Metals (like Na) typically _____ electrons in the formation of ionic bonds.
Gain
Lose
Keep the same
Nonmetals (like Cl) typically ____ electrons when they form ionic bonds.
Gain
Lose
Keep the same
Using the model for the formation of Scandium Fluoride (an ionic compound), write the chemical formula.
Sc3F
Sc3F3
Sc+3F-1
ScF3
Lead Chloride is an ionic compound, made up from Pb2+ ions and Cl- ions. Which is the correct formula for this compound?
PbCl3
PbCl
PbCl4
PbCl2
Magnesium Hydroxide is an ionic compound made up from Mg2+ and OH- ions. Which is its correct formula?
MgOH
MgOH2
Mg(OH)2
MgO
What is the correct formula for aluminum hydroxide?
AlOH
Al2(OH)3
Al3(OH)2
Al(OH)3
Al(OH)2
an element from Group 7
If an aluminum atom has 13 protons (+) and 10 electrons (-), what is it's charge?
Al+3
Al+13
Al+10
Al-10
if NONMETALS are more likely to GAIN electrons, they will form ...
anions
neutral atoms
cations
Which properties are all characteristics of ionic compounds?
solids with high melting and boiling points
soft solids which are highly malleable
when solid, the ions are held in place so the compounds cannot conduct electricity
conduct electricity when dissolved or molten
What properties does an ionic compound have?
A low boiling point and it conducts electricity when dissolved in water
A high melting point and it conducts electricity when molten or dissolved
A high boiling point and it conducts electricity when solid
Why do ionic compounds NOT conduct electricity when they are in their solid state?
Their ions are free to move.
Their ions are held in fixed positions.
Their electrons are free to move
Their electrons are held in a fixed state
Ionic compounds conduct electricity when dissolved in water. Which statement below best explains the property?
Ions are free to move.
Electrons are free to move.
Bonds are strong.
There are weak intermolecular forces of attraction.
What is a positive ion called?
anion
cation
isotope
covalent
What is a negative ion called?
anion
cation
covalent
isotope
What is the ion formed from Sulfur? If it has 6 valence electrons.
S+2
S-2
S+6
S-6
The country is...
Afghanistan
Pakistan
Iran
India
What country does this flag belong to?
Serbia
Albania
Greece
Romania
Spell this animal correctly
rinoceros
rhinoseros
rhinocerous
rhinoceros
How many legs does a butterfly have?
Four
Six
Eight
