Ionic Compounds Worksheet
Explore the formation, properties, and nomenclature of ionic compounds at a Grade 10 Chemistry level.
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Ionic Compounds 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 oppositely charged molecules
Sharing of electrons between two metals
2. Which of the following compounds is most likely to be ionic?
CO2
H2O
NaCl
CH4
3. An ionic bond is formed between a and a .
4. When a metal loses electrons, it forms a positively charged ion called a .
5. The smallest whole number ratio of ions in an ionic compound is called a .
6. Describe the process of ionic bond formation between Sodium (Na) and Chlorine (Cl).
7. List three characteristic properties of ionic compounds.
8. Ionic compounds typically have low melting and boiling points.
True
False
9. Ionic compounds conduct electricity when dissolved in water or in their molten state.
True
False
Match the term with its definition.
10. Cation
a. A negatively charged ion
11. Anion
b. The attraction between oppositely charged ions
12. Ionic bond
c. A positively charged ion