Ionic Bond Quiz

What happens when sodium (Na) and chlorine (Cl) form an ionic bond?

• They share electrons equally

• Sodium loses an electron, and chlorine gains an electron

• Both gain electrons

• They both lose electrons

Which of the following pairs of elements will form an ionic bond?

• Carbon and oxygen

• Sodium and potassium

• Sodium and chlorine

• Hydrogen and nitrogen

What is the charge of an ion formed by calcium (Ca) when it forms an ionic bond?

• +2

• -2

• +1

• -1

Which of these compounds is an example of an ionic bond?

• H2O

• CO2

• NaCl

• CH4

In an ionic bond, what happens to the electrons?

• They are shared equally

• They are lost or gained

• They are split in half

• They are created

If you have an ionic compound with the formula KBr, what does the 'K' stand for?

• Krypton

• Calcium

• Potassium

• Phosphorus

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

• +1

• -1

• +2

• -2

Which element is most likely to gain electrons and become an anion in an ionic bond?

• Sodium

• Calcium

• Chlorine

• Magnesium

What type of bond forms between a metal and a non-metal?

• Covalent bond

• Metallic bond

• Ionic bond

• Hydrogen bond