Ionic Bonds Worksheet
Explore the fundamentals of ionic bonding, including electron transfer, ion formation, and the properties of ionic compounds for Grade 9 Science.
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Ionic Bonds Worksheet
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Read each question carefully and provide your best answer. Diagrams may be provided to assist you.
1. What type of bond involves the transfer of electrons between atoms?
Covalent bond
Ionic bond
Metallic bond
Hydrogen bond
2. An atom that loses electrons becomes a(n):
Anion
Cation
Isotope
Molecule
3. Ionic bonds typically form between a metal and a .
4. The electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions is called an bond.
5. When sodium (Na) loses an electron, it forms a sodium with a +1 charge.
6. Describe the process of electron transfer in the formation of an ionic bond.
7. Explain why ionic compounds typically have high melting and boiling points.
8. Analyze the diagram below showing the formation of an ionic bond. Identify the metal, the nonmetal, and the resulting ions.
Metal:
Nonmetal:
Cation:
Anion:
9. Ionic compounds are generally good conductors of electricity in their solid state.
True
False
10. The attraction between a cation and an anion is a weak force.
True
False