Ionic Bonding retrieval EE

What is the purpose of dot and cross diagrams in representing electron transfer?

• To show the movement of electrons
• To determine the charge of ions
• To identify the arrangement of ions
• To calculate the bond length

What is the correct dot and cross diagram for the formation of sodium chloride?

• Na- + Cl+
• Na+ + Cl+
• Na+ + Cl-
• Na- + Cl-

Which atom in the compound MgCl2 has two electrons in its outer shell?

• Chlorine
• Magnesium
• Neither magnesium nor chlorine
• Both magnesium and chlorine

What is stability in relation to electron transfer?

• Having a positive charge
• Having a negative charge
• Having a full outer shell
• Having a full inner shell

What is the main force that holds the ions together in an ionic compound?

• Covalent bonding
• Van der Waals forces
• Electrostatic forces
• Hydrogen bonding

Why do electrons move from the metal to the nonmetal in ionic bonding?

• To form covalent bonds
• To increase stability
• To decrease stability
• To neutralize the charges

How are ions arranged in an ionic compound?

• Randomly
• In a straight line
• In a lattice structure
• In a zigzag pattern

What is the charge of the magnesium ion in the compound?

• 2-
• 1-
• 2+
• 1+

How many electrons does magnesium need to lose in order to achieve a full outer shell?

• 8
• 2
• 6
• 1

What is the charge of the chloride ions in the compound?

• 1-
• 2-
• 2+
• 1+