Ionic Bonding

Ionic Bonding Quiz

Spec 1.21–27 · Edexcel GCSE Chemistry: Quiz

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  1. 1. How are ionic bonds formed?

    • A. By sharing a pair of electrons
    • B. By transferring electrons between atoms
    • C. By sharing protons
    • D. By overlapping electron shells

  2. 2. What is a positively charged ion called?

    • A. Anion
    • B. Cation
    • C. Isotope
    • D. Molecule

  3. 3. Which ending shows a compound contains oxygen as well as another element?

    • A. –ide
    • B. –ate
    • C. –ium
    • D. –ic

  4. 4. What is the correct formula for calcium chloride, given Ca2+ and Cl−?

    • A. CaCl
    • B. CaCl2
    • C. Ca2Cl
    • D. Ca2Cl2

  5. 5. An oxygen atom (Group 6) gains electrons to form an ion. What is the charge and how many electrons were gained?

    • A. 1−, one electron
    • B. 2−, two electrons
    • C. 2+, two electrons lost
    • D. 1+, one electron lost

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