Name ________________________________________________________________ Date ___________
Ionic Bonding Homework
1. An ionic bond is formed when __________________________ are transferred from one atom to
another. [1 point]
2. What types of elements react to form ionic compounds? [1 point]
3. Give an example of two elements that form an ionic compound. (You may not use sodium
and chlorine or magnesium and fluorine.) [1 point]
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4. Draw the Lewis structures of these elements. [2 points]
5. Draw the Lewis structures after these elements have formed the bond. [2 points]
6. Design a comic strip that illustrates the formation of this ionic bond from its elements. [5
points]