Ionic Bonds Quiz: Trivia Test!

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    What is the name given to the outermost electron(s)?

    • Outside electrons
    • Plutonian electrons
    •  valence electrons
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  • 2. 

    The process of removing or adding electrons is called __________.

    • Work 

    • Ionization

    • Electrification

    • Rusting

    Correct Answer
    A. Ionization
    Explanation
    Ionization is the correct answer because it refers to the process of removing or adding electrons from an atom or molecule, resulting in the formation of ions. This process can occur through various means such as heat, light, or chemical reactions. Ionization is an important concept in chemistry and physics, as it plays a crucial role in understanding the behavior of atoms and molecules in various contexts.

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  • 3. 

    How many chloride ions are needed to cancel the 2+ charge of magnesium in magnesium chloride?

    • 1

    • 2

    • 3

    • 4

    Correct Answer
    A. 2
    Explanation
    In magnesium chloride, magnesium has a 2+ charge. Chloride ions have a 1- charge. To cancel out the 2+ charge of magnesium, two chloride ions are needed, as each chloride ion has a 1- charge.

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  • 4. 

    Electrons have what kind of charge?

    • Positive

    • Negative

    • Neutral

    • None of the above 

    Correct Answer
    A. Negative
    Explanation
    Electrons have a negative charge. This is because electrons are subatomic particles that orbit around the nucleus of an atom, and they carry a negative charge. The opposite charge, positive, is carried by protons, which are also found in the nucleus. Neutrons, on the other hand, have no charge. Therefore, the correct answer is negative.

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  • 5. 

    Ionic bonds form because:

    • Two ions of the same charge are attracted to each other

    • Two ions of different charges are attracted to each other

    • Two atoms share their electrons

    • Two or more atoms share protons

    Correct Answer
    A. Two ions of different charges are attracted to each other
    Explanation
    Ionic bonds form because two ions of different charges are attracted to each other. In an ionic bond, one atom donates electrons to another atom, resulting in the formation of positive and negative ions. The positive ion is attracted to the negative ion, creating a strong electrostatic force that holds the ions together. This attraction occurs due to the difference in charges between the ions, with one ion having a positive charge and the other having a negative charge. The opposite charges attract each other, leading to the formation of an ionic bond.

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  • 6. 

    NaCl is an example of the chemical formula of:

    • An ionic molecule

    • A polar compound

    • An ionic compound

    • A covalent compound

    Correct Answer
    A. An ionic compound
    Explanation
    Ionic compounds do not form true molecules.

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  • 7. 

    When an electron is added to or removed from an atom, the atom becomes a(n) ________.

    • Ion

    • Bond

    • Nothing; it stays an atom 

    • Nucleus

    Correct Answer
    A. Ion
    Explanation
    When an electron is added to or removed from an atom, the atom becomes an ion. An ion is an atom that has gained or lost one or more electrons, resulting in a positive or negative charge. This process occurs when the atom either gains an electron and becomes negatively charged (anion) or loses an electron and becomes positively charged (cation). Ions play a crucial role in chemical reactions and the formation of compounds.

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  • 8. 

    The symbol Li+ means:

    • That this lithium isotope has 1 positive charge

    • That this lithium ion has 1 positive charge

    • That this lithium ion is looking for 1 positive charge

    • That lithium has 1 valence electron

    Correct Answer
    A. That this lithium ion has 1 positive charge
    Explanation
     Lithium has 1 valence electron that it will lose when it forms an ionic bond. Losing that electron gives lithium 1 more proton than it has electrons. This gives it a charge  of +1.

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  • 9. 

    Ions that are made of more than one atom are called:

    • Multiatomic ions

    • Isotopes

    • Molecules

    • Polyatomic ions

    Correct Answer
    A. Polyatomic ions
    Explanation
    Polyatomic ions are ions that are composed of more than one atom. They are formed when a group of atoms gain or lose electrons to become charged. Unlike molecules, which are held together by covalent bonds, polyatomic ions are held together by ionic bonds. Isotopes, on the other hand, are atoms of the same element with different numbers of neutrons. Therefore, the correct answer is polyatomic ions.

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  • 10. 

    Which of these is a property of an Ionic compound?

    • Low melting point

    • Poor conductor of electricity

    • Crystal shape

    • Shared electrons

    Correct Answer
    A. Crystal shape
    Explanation
    Ionic compounds have high melting points, conduct electricity when dissolved in water, are shaped into crystals, and transfer electrons.

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  • 11. 

    Ionic compounds have:

    • A positive charge

    • A negative charge

    • No electrical charge

    • A changing electrical charge

    Correct Answer
    A. No electrical charge
    Explanation
    Ionic compounds have no electrical charge because they are formed by the transfer of electrons between atoms. In an ionic compound, one atom loses electrons to become positively charged (cation), while another atom gains those electrons to become negatively charged (anion). The positive and negative charges cancel each other out, resulting in a compound that has no overall electrical charge.

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