Paper 1 - Ionic Bonding

Question 1

What is the formula for Sulphate?

Answer 1

SO₄

Question 2

What is the charge of a Sulphate ion?

Answer 2

2-

Question 3

What is the charge of a Silver ion?

Answer 3

1+

Question 4

What is the charge of a Copper ion?

Answer 4

2+

Question 5

What is ionic bonding in terms of electrostatic attractions?

Answer 5

• When an electron moves from one atom to another
• An electrostatic force of attraction is formed between the 2 atoms

Question 6

What is the charge of a Zinc ion?

Answer 6

2+

Question 7

What is the charge of an Iron (II) ion?

Answer 7

2+

Question 8

What is the formula for Hydroxide?

Answer 8

OH

Question 9

What is the charge of a Hydroxide ion?

Answer 9

1-

Question 10

Do non-metals gain or lose electrons?

Answer 10

Gain

Question 11

Do metals gain or lose electrons?

Answer 11

Lose

Question 12

What is the charge of an Iron (III) ion?

Answer 12

3+

Question 13

What is the charge of a Lead ion?

Answer 13

2+

Question 14

Why can’t Magnesium Oxide (MgO) conduct electricity when solid?

Answer 14

• MgO is an ionic compound
• The giant lattice structure is very rigid
• There are no delocalised ions free to move

Question 15

What is the charge of an ammonium ion?

Answer 15

1+

Question 16

What is the formula of an ammonium ion?

Answer 16

NH4

Question 17

What is the formula of a carbonate ion?

Answer 17

CO3

Question 18

What is the charge of a carbonate ion?

Answer 18

2 -

Question 19

What is the formula of a nitrate ion?

Answer 19

NO3

Question 20

What is the charge of a nitrate ion?

Answer 20

1-