Ionic Bonding Exam: Quiz!

19 Questions | By Rrussell | Updated: Mar 22, 2022 | Attempts: 472

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1.

The atomic number of magnesium is 12. When magnesium reacts to form an ionic compound, the electronic configuration of the magnesium ion formed is
- A.
  
  2, 8
- B.
  
  2, 8, 1
- C.
  
  2, 8, 2
- D.
  
  2, 8, 3
2.

A crystal of sodium chloride is held together by:
- A.
  
  Covalent bonds
- B.
  
  Double bonds
- C.
  
  Positive ions in a "sea of electrons"
- D.
  
  The attraction of oppositely charged ions
3.

How does a magnesium atom form a bond with an oxygen atom?
- A.
  
  By giving one pair of electrons to the oxygen atom.
- B.
  
  By sharing one pair of electrons, both electrons provided by the magnesium atom.
- C.
  
  By sharing two pairs of electrons, both pairs provided by the oxygen atom.
- D.
  
  By sharing two pairs of electrons, each atom donating one pair of electrons.
4.

Which pair of elements will combine to form an ionic compound?
- A.
  
  Carbon and chlorine
- B.
  
  Fluorine and sodium
- C.
  
  Hydrogen and oxygen
- D.
  
  Oxygen and carbon
5.

Element X has an electronic structure 2, 8, 8, 1. Element Y has an electronic structure of 2, 8, 6. What is the chemical formula of the compound formed between X and Y?
- A.
  
  X2Y
- B.
  
  XY2
- C.
  
  XY
- D.
  
  XY3
6.

What is the formula for Magnesium Oxide?
7.

What is the formula for Aluminum Nitride?
8.

What is the formula for Lithium Iodide?
9.

What is the formula for Sodium Fluoride?
10.

What is the formula for Beryllium Oxide?
11.

What is the name of the compound AlCl₃?
12.

What is the name of the compound Mg₃N₂?
13.

What is the name of the compound CaO?
14.

What is the name of the compound HI?
15.

What is the name of the compound NiO?
16.

What is the name of the compound NaBr?
17.

What is the name of the compound KCl?
18.

What is the formula for Mercury Oxide?
19.

What is the formula for lithium hydroxide?