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Ionic Bonding AJR

Total questions: 22

Worksheet time: 33mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
A charged particle that has gained or lost electrons is called a _____.
a)
molecule
b)
ion
c)
isotope
d)
element
2.

Nitrogen, N, will form which of the following ions?

a)

N

b)

N-3

c)

N-5

d)

N+5

3.
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
4.
How do the following two elements bond together?
Al3+  O2-         
a)
AlO
b)
Al2O3
c)
Al3O6
d)
Al3O2
5.
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
6.
What is the formula of Sodium oxide?
a)
Na2O
b)
NaO2
c)
Na2O2
d)
Na2O
7.
An ionic bond is the attraction between:
a)
oppositely charged ions
b)
similarly charged ions
c)
neutral ions
d)
neutral atoms
8.

How many electrons does Aluminum want to lose?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

5

9.

How many electrons does Sulfur want to gain?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

6

d)

7

10.
Elements in Group 1 lose one electron to form ions with a _________________ charge.
a)
1+
b)
2+
c)
0
d)
1-
11.

This image shows the bonding between Lithium and Fluorine. What does the red arrow show?

a)

electrons being shared

b)

electrons being transferred to Fluorine

c)

electrons being transferred to Lithium

d)

electrons being destroyed

12.

How is an ionic bond formed?

a)

Sharing of electrons

b)

Delocalised electrons

c)

Transfer of electrons

13.

Select all of the statements below that are correct to describe the structure and properties of ionic compounds...

a)

They have high melting and boiling points

b)

They have a lattice structure

c)

The ions are held together by intermolecular forces

d)

They can conduct electricity when molten

e)

They can conduct electricity when solid

14.

Which of the below is an ionic compounds?

a)

Ni

b)

MgCl2

c)

H2O

d)

CH4

15.

Ionic bonds are formed when electrons get

a)

Shared between two atoms

b)

Removed from both atoms

c)

Transferred from one atom to another

d)

Added to both atoms

16.

Write the chemical formula for Na and S (sodium sulfide).

a)

NaS

b)

S2S2

c)

Na2S

d)

NaS2

17.

Metals (like Na) typically _____ electrons in the formation of ionic bonds.

a)

Gain

b)

Lose

c)

Keep the same

18.

Nonmetals (like Cl) typically ____ electrons when they form ionic bonds.

a)

Gain

b)

Lose

c)

Keep the same

19.

What group is this atom in?

a)

2

b)

8

c)

17

d)

7

20.

What has happened to make this chloride ion?

a)

Lost a positive proton from its nucleus

b)

Gained an electron

c)

Been charged up with electricity

d)

Lost an electron

21.
What is the main force that holds the ions together in an ionic compound?
a)
Covalent bonding
b)
Van der Waals forces
c)
Electrostatic forces
d)
Hydrogen bonding
22.
What is the formula for aluminum fluoride?
a)
AlF
b)
Al2F3
c)
AlF3
d)
Al3F2