Ionic Bonding Worksheet
Explore the fundamentals of ionic bonding, including ion formation, electron transfer, and properties of ionic compounds.
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1. What is the fundamental process involved in ionic bonding?
Sharing of electrons
Transfer of electrons
Attraction between neutral atoms
Repulsion between protons
2. Which type of elements typically form ionic bonds?
Two nonmetals
Two metals
A metal and a nonmetal
Two noble gases
3. An atom that loses electrons becomes a positively charged ion called a .
4. An atom that gains electrons becomes a negatively charged ion called an .
5. The strong electrostatic force of attraction between oppositely charged ions is called an bond.
6. Describe how sodium (Na) and chlorine (Cl) atoms form an ionic bond to create sodium chloride (NaCl). You may refer to the diagram.
7. Ionic compounds typically have high melting and boiling points.
True
False
8. Ionic compounds conduct electricity well in their solid state.
True
False
Use the words below to complete the sentences.
9. Atoms achieve stability by having a full outer shell of .
10. The force holding ionic compounds together is called .
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