Question 1

Which of the following statements best describes ionic bonding?

Accepted Answer

Electrons are transferred between atoms

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There is no interaction between atoms

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Atoms form covalent bonds

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Electrons are shared between atoms

Question 2

What type of ions are formed in ionic bonding?

Accepted Answer

Cations and anions

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Positive and negative charges

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Atoms and molecules

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Protons and neutrons

Question 3

What is the overall charge of an ionic compound?

Accepted Answer

Neutral

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Negative

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Variable

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Positive

Question 4

Which of the following is a characteristic of an ionic compound?

Accepted Answer

High melting and boiling points

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No melting or boiling points

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Variable melting and boiling points

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Low melting and boiling points

Question 5

What is the term for the attraction between oppositely charged ions in an ionic compound?

Accepted Answer

Electrostatic attraction

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Covalent attraction

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Metallic bonding

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Ionic bonding

Question 6

In ionic compounds, what happens to the valence electrons of the metal atom?

Accepted Answer

They are transferred to the non-metal atom

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They are lost completely

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They are shared with the non-metal atom

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They remain unchanged

Question 7

Which of the following elements is most likely to form a cation in an ionic bond?

Accepted Answer

Potassium

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Chlorine

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Oxygen

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Sulfur

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