Ionic Bonding Quiz Grade 8a

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Ion formation, valence and ionic bonding review.

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1.

Ionic bonds always form between metals and ___________.
- A.
  
  Nonmetals
- B.
  
  Metals
- C.
  
  Metalloids
2.

Negatively charged ions, called ____________, result from gain of electrons.
- A.
  
  Cations
- B.
  
  Anions
3.

Positively charged ions, called ____________, result from loss of electrons.
- A.
  
  Cations
- B.
  
  Anions
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
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.
6.

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
7.

Select the formula for strontium chloride.
- A.
  
  SrCl2
- B.
  
  SrCl
- C.
  
  Sr2Cl3
- D.
  
  SrClO2
- E.
  
  SrClO3
8.

Select the formula for aluminum sulfide.
- A.
  
  Al2(SO4)3
- B.
  
  AlS
- C.
  
  Al2S3
- D.
  
  Al3(SO3)2
- E.
  
  AlSO3
9.

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
10.

Which element, when combined with fluorine, would most likely form an ionic compound?
- A.
  
  Phosphorus
- B.
  
  Lithium
- C.
  
  Carbon
- D.
  
  Chlorine
11.

Aluminum is a group 3 metal. Which ion does Al typically form?
- A.
  
  Al3-
- B.
  
  Al5+
- C.
  
  Al3+
- D.
  
  Al5-
12.

NaCl is an example of the chemical formula of
- A.
  
  An ion
- B.
  
  A covalent compound
- C.
  
  An ionic compound
- D.
  
  A crystal
13.

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