Ionic Bonding Quiz
Ion formation, valence and ionic bonding review.
- 1.
Ionic bonds always form between metals and ___________.
- A.
Nonmetals
- B.
Metals
- C.
Metalloids
Correct Answer
A. Nonmetals -
- 2.
Negatively charged ions, called ____________, result from gain of electrons.
- A.
Cations
- B.
Anions
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B. Anions -
- 3.
Positively charged ions, called ____________, result from loss of electrons.
- A.
Cations
- B.
Anions
Correct Answer
A. Cations -
- 4.
When an electron is added to or removed from an atom, the atom becomes a(n) ________.
- A.
Ion
- B.
Bond
- C.
Nothing; it stays an atom
Correct Answer
A. Ion -
- 5.
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.
Correct Answer
A. By giving one pair of electrons to the oxygen atom.Explanation
Magnesium will transfer two electrons from itself to an oxygen atom. So that Mg and O both achieve noble gas configuration of 2, 8.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Octet Law states that atoms tend to _____,______ or _______ electrons.
Correct Answer
Gain, lose or share - 7.
Covalent bonds are when two atoms?
- A.
Share an electron to create a full shelf
- B.
Gain an electron to create a full shelf
- C.
Lose an electron to create a full shelf
Correct Answer
A. Share an electron to create a full shelf -
- 8.
Lewis dot shows?
- A.
The total number of electrons
- B.
Total number of protons
- C.
Total number of neutrons
- D.
Number of electrons in highest energy shelf
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D. Number of electrons in highest energy shelf -
- 9.
Select the formula for strontium chloride.
- A.
SrCl2
- B.
SrCl
- C.
Sr2Cl3
- D.
SrClO2
- E.
SrClO3
Correct Answer
A. SrCl2 -
- 10.
Select the formula for aluminum sulfide.
- A.
Al2(SO4)3
- B.
AlS
- C.
Al2S3
- D.
Al3(SO3)2
- E.
AlSO3
Correct Answer
C. Al2S3 -
- 11.
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
Correct Answer
A. X2YExplanation
Element X can give away 1 electron each. Y needs to gain 2 electrons. Hence, Y needs 2 of element X. Hence, the formula is X2Y.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Which element, when combined with fluorine, would most likely form an ionic compound?
- A.
Phosphorus
- B.
Lithium
- C.
Carbon
- D.
Chlorine
Correct Answer
B. Lithium -
- 13.
Aluminum is a group 3 metal. Which ion does Al typically form?
- A.
Al3-
- B.
Al5+
- C.
Al3+
- D.
Al5-
Correct Answer
C. Al3+ -
- 14.
NaCl is an example of the chemical formula of
- A.
An ion
- B.
A covalent compound
- C.
An ionic compound
- D.
A crystal
Correct Answer
C. An ionic compound -
- 15.
Which pair of elements will combine to form an ionic compound?
- A.
Carbon and chlorine
- B.
Fluorine and sodium
- C.
Sulphur and oxygen
- D.
Oxygen and carbon
Correct Answer
B. Fluorine and sodiumExplanation
An ionic compound is formed between a metal and a non-metal.Rate this question:
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