MS. KNICK
HAHS
CHEM 1B
Study Guide
1. An ionic bond is formed between a(n) ______________ and a(n) ____________________.
2. Electrons in the outer most shell are known as _______________________.
3. Atoms bond in order to obtain ______ electrons. This is known as a(n) _________________.
4. Atoms that have 8 valence electrons are said to be ______________________.
5. The elements of the _________ group satisfy the octet rule without forming compounds.
6. In an ionic bond, metals tend to ____________ (gain/lose) electrons . When this happens,
metals form a ____________ (positive/negative) charge. This is known as a(n)
______________.
7.
In an ionic bond, nonmetals tend to ____________ (gain/lose) electrons . When this
happens, nonmetals form a ____________ (positive/negative) charge. This is known as a(n)
______________.
8. The regular repeating arrangement of ions in an ionic solid is known as a(n) _____________.
9. Write the electron configuration for the following atoms. Place a box around the valence
electrons.
B: _____________________________________________________________________
Mg: ____________________________________________________________________
Si: _____________________________________________________________________
F: ______________________________________________________________________
Ne: _____________________________________________________________________
Ga: _____________________________________________________________________
MS. KNICK
HAHS
CHEM 1B
10. Show the transfer of electrons in the following atom pairs. YOU MAY NEED MORE THAN ONE
TYPE OF ATOM.
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Write the chemical formula that results from the transfer
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Name the compound that results.
a.) Al and P
b.) Li and O
d.) Na and O
c.) Mg and S
e.) Ca and N
11. Why do ionic compounds dissolved in water conduct electricity?