Ions and Ionic Bonding

Is this ionic bond drawn correctly?

• Yes

• No

When an atom loses a valence electron, it becomes a(n) _____________ ion.

• positive

• negative

• neutral

• polyatomic

Negative ions form when atoms _________ valence electrons.

• lose

• gain

• share

Barium atoms want to form...

• an anion

• a cation

• an onion

• a cuddly kitten friend

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Why are ions formed?

• To make our lives difficult

• Because atoms want 8 valence electrons

• Because atoms have the same number of protons and electrons

• Because atoms gained neutrons

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Cations are...

• Positive

• Negative

• Neutral

• Purring

What is a Rubidium ion's symbol?

• Rb^-

• Rb⁺

• Rb_^-2

• Rb⁺²

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Nitrogen will form which of the following ions?

• N

• N^-3

• N^-5

• N⁺⁵

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Beryllium will ____ valence electrons when forming an ionic bond.

• lose 4

• gain 4

• lose 2

• gain 2

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If an atom has 3 valence electrons, what charge will it have as an ion?

• +3

• -3

• +5

• -5