quiz 6

Question 1

Describe what happens to electrons in ionic bonding?

Answer 1

They are transferred from one atom to another

Question 2

Explain why non-metal ions do not form ionic bonds with each other

Answer 2

Non-metal ions form negative charges, so would repel

Question 3

If a non-metal forms an ion, will it have a positive or negative charge?

Answer 3

Negative

Question 4

An element is in group 6. if it forms an ion, state what charge it will have

Answer 4

2-

Question 5

Explain in terms of electrons what occurs when magnesium reacts with oxygen to form magnesium oxide

Answer 5

Two electrons are transferred from a magnesium atom to an oxygen atom
the ions have full outer shells
The ions are then attracted to each other by electrostatic forces of attraction

Question 6

Explain why atoms transfer electrons in ionic bonding

Answer 6

so the atoms can have full outer shells

Question 7

If an atom gains an electron, state the type of charge it will have

Answer 7

negative

Question 8

If an atom loses electrons, state the type of charge it will have

Answer 8

positive

Question 9

Explain in terms of electrons what occurs when magnesium reacts with chlorine to form magnesium chloride

Answer 9

One magnesium atom transfers one electron to one chlorine atom, and another electron to a second chlorine atom

The ions have full outer shells

The ions are attracted to each other by electrostatic forces of attraction

Question 10

If a metal forms an ion, will it have a positive or negative charge?

Answer 10

positive

Question 11

Name the 2 different types of substances that form ionic bonds when they react together?

Answer 11

Metals and non-metals

Question 12

An element is in group 1. If it forms an ion,state what charge will it have

Answer 12

1+