Ionic Bond Worksheet
Explore the fundamentals of ionic bonding, including electron transfer, ion formation, and characteristics of ionic compounds.
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Ionic Bond Worksheet
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1. What type of bond involves the transfer of electrons between atoms?
Covalent bond
Ionic bond
Metallic bond
Hydrogen bond
2. An atom that gains an electron becomes a(n):
Cation
Anion
Neutral atom
Isotope
3. Ionic bonds typically form between a and a .
4. The electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions is called an bond.
5. Describe how sodium (Na) and chlorine (Cl) atoms form an ionic bond.
6. Ionic compounds generally have low melting points.
True
False
Match the term with its definition.
7. Cation
a. An atom that has gained electrons and has a negative charge.
8. Anion
b. An atom that has lost electrons and has a positive charge.
9. Ionic Compound
c. A compound formed from the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions.