Ionic Bonding

A charged particle that has gained or lost electrons is called a _____.

• molecule
• ion
• isotope
• element

A cation is a ____ ion.

• negative
• positive
• neutral
• ficticious

Beryllium will ____ valence electrons when forming an ionic bond.

• lose 4
• gain 4
• lose 2
• gain 2

Ionic bonds form between metals and ____.

• metalloids
• metals
• nonmetals

Ionic bonds happen because of the ____ of valence electrons.

• sharing
• transfer

Which is the correct name for CaBr₂?

• Calcium Bromine
• Bromine Calcium
• Calcium Bromide

Which of the following elements does NOT have an oxidation number of +2?

• Ca
• Sr
• K
• Ba

How many electrons are needed in the outer energy levels of most atoms to be stable?

• 10

• 4
• 6
• 8

What will be the compound name of the following chemical formula?
NaCl

• Potassium Chloride
• Sodium Chloride
• Calcium Chloride
• Sodium Chlorine

Magnesium bromide is an ionic compound with the chemical formula MgBr₂.  What does the "2" tell you?

• There are 2 bromide ions for every magnesium ion
• Bromide has a 2- charge
• Bromide has a 2+ charge
• There are 2 magnesium ions to every bromide ion