Periodic Trends & Ionic Bonding - Test Review

Front

What is the name of the compound Fe(NO3)3?

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Iron(III) Nitrate

Front

How is an ionic bond formed?

Back

Transfer of electrons

Front

What are the electrons in the highest energy level of an atom called?

Back

Valence electrons

Front

Why do Na+ and Cl- ions form an ionic bond?

Back

They have opposite charges.

Front

Which pair of elements could NOT react to form an ionic compound?

Back

Carbon and Oxygen

Front

What is an ionic compound?

Back

A compound formed by the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions.

Front

What is the charge of a sodium ion (Na+)?

Back

+1

Front

What is the charge of a chloride ion (Cl-)?

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-1

Front

What is the octet rule?

Back

Atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons to achieve a full outer shell of eight electrons.

Front

What type of elements typically form ionic bonds?

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Metals and nonmetals.