Ionic Bonds Worksheet
Explore the fundamentals of ionic bonding, including electron transfer and the formation of ions in Grade 7 Science.
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Ionic Bonds: Electron Transfer
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet tests your understanding of ionic bonds.
1. What is the fundamental process that occurs during the formation of an ionic bond?
Sharing of electrons
Transfer of electrons
Attraction between neutral atoms
Repulsion between electrons
2. Which type of elements typically form ionic bonds?
Two nonmetals
Two metals
A metal and a nonmetal
Noble gases
3. When an atom loses an electron, it becomes a positively charged ion called a .
4. When an atom gains an electron, it becomes a negatively charged ion called an .
5. The strong electrostatic force of attraction between oppositely charged ions is called an bond.
6. Explain why atoms form ionic bonds. What is the goal?
7. Observe the diagram below showing the formation of an ionic bond. Identify the metal and nonmetal atoms, and describe the electron transfer.
8. Ionic compounds typically have low melting and boiling points.
True
False
9. Sodium chloride (table salt) is an example of an ionic compound.
True
False
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