Grade 12 Chemistry: Ionic Compounds Worksheet
Explore the formation, properties, and nomenclature of ionic compounds with this comprehensive Grade 12 chemistry worksheet.
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Ionic Compounds Worksheet
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1. Which of the following elements is most likely to form an ionic bond with chlorine?
Carbon (C)
Oxygen (O)
Sodium (Na)
Sulfur (S)
2. What is the primary characteristic of an ionic bond?
Sharing of electrons
Transfer of electrons
Metallic bonding
Hydrogen bonding
3. An ionic bond typically forms between a and a .
4. The electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions is called an bond.
5. When an atom gains electrons, it becomes a negatively charged ion called an .
6. Draw a Lewis dot structure to illustrate the formation of an ionic bond between sodium (Na) and fluorine (F).
7. Explain why ionic compounds generally have high melting and boiling points.
Match the ionic compound with its correct name.
8. NaCl
a. Potassium Iodide
9. MgCl₂
b. Sodium Chloride
10. KI
c. Magnesium Chloride
11. Al₂O₃
d. Aluminum Oxide
12. Ionic compounds are generally good conductors of electricity in their solid state.
True
False
13. The formula unit of an ionic compound represents the actual number of ions in a crystal lattice.
True
False
14. Describe the process of ionic bond formation using a specific example, such as the reaction between magnesium and oxygen. Include electron configurations and the resulting ions.
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