Ionic Charges Worksheet
Explore the fundamentals of ionic charges, including their formation, properties, and how to determine them for various elements, suitable for Grade 9 Science.
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Ionic Charges Worksheet
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1. What type of bond is formed when atoms gain or lose electrons to achieve a stable electron configuration?
Covalent bond
Ionic bond
Metallic bond
Hydrogen bond
2. An atom that gains electrons becomes a(n) .
Cation
Anion
Isotope
Molecule
3. The electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions is called an bond.
4. Group 1 elements typically form ions with a charge of .
5. A neutral atom has an equal number of protons and .
6. Nonmetals tend to gain electrons and form anions.
True
False
7. The charge of an ion is determined by the number of neutrons it has gained or lost.
True
False
8. Explain how an ionic bond is formed between a metal and a nonmetal.
9. Determine the ionic charge for the following elements. Justify your answer based on their position in the periodic table.
a) Sodium (Na):
b) Chlorine (Cl):
c) Oxygen (O):
10. Observe the diagram below, which illustrates the formation of an ionic bond. Identify the cation and anion in the diagram and explain why each has its respective charge.
