Ionic Bonds Worksheet
Explore the formation, properties, and characteristics of ionic bonds in this Grade 10 Chemistry worksheet.
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Ionic Bonds Worksheet
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1. Which of the following best describes an ionic bond?
Sharing of electrons between two nonmetals
Transfer of electrons from a metal to a nonmetal
Attraction between two positively charged ions
Formation of a metallic lattice structure
2. Which pair of elements is most likely to form an ionic bond?
Carbon and Oxygen
Nitrogen and Hydrogen
Sodium and Chlorine
Sulfur and Oxygen
3. In an ionic bond, a metal atom typically electrons to a nonmetal atom.
4. The resulting charged particles in an ionic bond are called .
5. Ionic compounds usually have high points and are good conductors of electricity when molten or dissolved in water.
6. Ionic compounds are generally soluble in nonpolar solvents.
True
False
7. The electronegativity difference between atoms forming an ionic bond is typically large.
True
False
8. Explain how an ionic bond forms between sodium (Na) and chlorine (Cl). You may refer to the diagram below.

9. List three characteristic properties of ionic compounds.
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