Ionic Bonding

What is an ionic bond?

• A bond formed by the sharing of electrons.

• A bond formed by the transfer of electrons.

• A bond formed by the attraction of nuclei.

• A bond formed by the overlapping of atomic orbitals.

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Which of the following pairs of elements is most likely to form an ionic bond?

• Sodium and chlorine

• Carbon and oxygen

• Hydrogen and helium

• Nitrogen and flourine

What charge does a sodium ion have after it loses an electron?

• Neutral

• Positive

• Negative

• Variable

What type of elements typically forms ionic bonds?

• Metals and metals

• Nonmetals and non metals

• Metals and non metals

• Noble gases and metals

Which property is characteristic of ionic compounds?

• Low melting point

• Good electrical conductivity when dissolved in water

• Brittle solids

• Both b and c

IN WHICH STATE DO IONIC COMPOUNDS CONDUCT ELECTRICITY?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Aqueous solution

What happens to the energy during the formation of an ionic bond?

• Energy is absorbed

• Energy is released

• No energy change occurs

• Energy changes state

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What is the term for the electrostatic force of attraction between oppositely charged ions?

• Covalent bond

• Ionic bond

• Metallic bond

• Hydrogen bond

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Which of the following compounds is an example of ionic bond?

• H2O

• CO2

• NaCl

• O2

What is the result of an ionic bond between magnesium and oxygen?

• MgO

• MgO2

• MgO3

• Mg2O

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