Review

What is the name given to the
electrons in the highest occupied
energy level of an atom?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Orbital electrons
Valence electrons
Anions
Cations

What is the name given to the
electrons in the highest occupied
energy level of an atom?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Orbital electrons
Valence electrons
Anions
Cations
 Which
of the following
compounds contains ionic
bonds?
SO2
b. NaCl
c. CH4
d. O2
a.
 Which
of the following
compounds contains ionic
bonds?
SO2
b. NaCl
c. CH4
d. O2
a.

A cation
a.
b.
c.
d.
is formed when an atom loses
electrons
is formed when an atom gains
electrons
is usually a nonmetal
is a neutral atom with no charge

A cation
a.
b.
c.
d.
is formed when an atom loses
electrons
is formed when an atom gains
electrons
is usually a nonmetal
is a neutral atom with no charge

How many electrons does
lithium have to give up to fulfill
the octet rule?
1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
a.

How many electrons does
lithium have to give up to fulfill
the octet rule?
1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
a.
 Which
of the following
elements forms an ion with a
charge of -1?
Hydrogen
b. Potassium
c. Sodium
d. Fluorine
a.
 Which
of the following
elements forms an ion with a
charge of -1?
Hydrogen
b. Potassium
c. Sodium
d. Fluorine
a.
 Which
element is not likely to
form a bond?
H
b. Cl
c. C
d. Ne
a.
 Which
element is not likely to
form a bond?
H
b. Cl
c. C
d. Ne
a.
 What
is the name of Li2O?
Lithium oxide
b. Lithium (I) oxide
c. Lithium (II) oxide
d. Lithium hydroxide
a.
 What
is the name of Li2O?
Lithium oxide
b. Lithium (I) oxide
c. Lithium (II) oxide
d. Lithium hydroxide
a.

Ionic compounds are normally in
which physical state at room
temperature?
Gas
b. Plasma
c. Solid
d. Liquid
a.

Ionic compounds are normally in
which physical state at room
temperature?
Gas
b. Plasma
c. Solid
d. Liquid
a.
 What
is the formula for
sodium nitride?
NaN
b. Na2N
c. Na3N
d. NaN3
a.
 What
is the formula for
sodium nitride?
NaN
b. Na2N
c. Na3N
d. NaN3
a.

How many valence electrons are
transferred from the cesium
atom to iodine in the formation
of the compound cesium iodide?
0
b. 1
c. 2
d. 3
a.

How many valence electrons are
transferred from the cesium
atom to iodine in the formation
of the compound cesium iodide?
0
b. 1
c. 2
d. 3
a.

Cesium, Cs, forms an ionic
compound with oxygen, O.
What is the chemical formula for
this compound?
CsO
b. CsO2
c. OCs
d. Cs2O
a.

Cesium, Cs, forms an ionic
compound with oxygen, O.
What is the chemical formula for
this compound?
CsO
b. CsO2
c. OCs
d. Cs2O
a.
 What
is the oxidation number
for potassium?
2b. 1c. 1+
d. 2+
a.
 What
is the oxidation number
for potassium?
2b. 1c. 1+
d. 2+
a.

Will fluorine be a cation or anion
when reacting to form an ionic
bond?
a.
b.
c.
d.
It gains electrons making it an anion.
It gives up electrons making it a
cation.
It does not change its number of
electrons.
Calcium does not obey the octet rule.

Will fluorine be a cation or anion
when reacting to form an ionic
bond?
a.
b.
c.
d.
It gains electrons making it an anion.
It gives up electrons making it a
cation.
It does not change its number of
electrons.
Calcium does not obey the octet rule.

Which statement explains the movement of
electrons to form Scandium fluoride?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Scandium is a cation, which will donate its 3
valence electrons to the anion fluorine. The final
chemical formula will be Sc3F.
Scandium is an anion, which will donate its 3
valence electrons to the cation fluorine. The final
chemical formula will be Sc3F.
Scandium is a cation, which will donate its 3
valence electrons to the anion fluorine. The final
chemical formula will be ScF3.
Scandium is an anion, which will donate its 3
valence electrons to the cation fluorine. The final
chemical formula will be ScF3.

Which statement explains the movement of
electrons to form Scandium fluoride?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Scandium is a cation, which will donate its 3
valence electrons to the anion fluorine. The final
chemical formula will be Sc3F.
Scandium is an anion, which will donate its 3
valence electrons to the cation fluorine. The final
chemical formula will be Sc3F.
Scandium is a cation, which will donate its 3
valence electrons to the anion fluorine. The final
chemical formula will be ScF3.
Scandium is an anion, which will donate its 3
valence electrons to the cation fluorine. The final
chemical formula will be ScF3.

Which four elements would have
the same electron configuration
as a sodium ion (Na+)?
Mg, Al, F, O
b. Mg, Al, S, Cl
c. Li, K, Rb, Cs
d. Ne, F-, Mg2+, O2a.

Which four elements would have
the same electron configuration
as a sodium ion (Na+)?
Mg, Al, F, O
b. Mg, Al, S, Cl
c. Li, K, Rb, Cs
d. Ne, F-, Mg2+, O2a.

In an ionic bond, how does a
nitrogen atom most commonly
fulfill the octet rule?
by gaining five electrons
b. by gaining three electrons
c. by losing five electrons
d. by losing three electrons
a.

In an ionic bond, how does a
nitrogen atom most commonly
fulfill the octet rule?
by gaining five electrons
b. by gaining three electrons
c. by losing five electrons
d. by losing three electrons
a.
 What
is the name of Au(PO4)?
Gold phosphate
b. Gold (I) phosphate
c. Gold (III) phosphate
d. Gold (I) phosphide
a.
 What
is the name of Au(PO4)?
Gold phosphate
b. Gold (I) phosphate
c. Gold (III) phosphate
d. Gold (I) phosphide
a.

Which of the following is true about
the composition of ionic
compounds?
a.
b.
c.
d.
They are composed of anions and
cations
They are composed of anions only
They are composed of cations only
They are formed from two or more
nonmetallic elements

Which of the following is true about
the composition of ionic
compounds?
a.
b.
c.
d.
They are composed of anions and
cations
They are composed of anions only
They are composed of cations only
They are formed from two or more
nonmetallic elements

Will calcium be a cation or anion
when reacting to form an ionic
bond?
a.
b.
c.
d.
It gains electrons making it an anion
It gives up electrons making it a cation
It gains electrons making it a cation
It gives up electrons making it an
anion

Will calcium be a cation or anion
when reacting to form an ionic
bond?
a.
b.
c.
d.
It gains electrons making it an anion
It gives up electrons making it a cation
It gains electrons making it a cation
It gives up electrons making it an
anion
 What
is the correct formula
for aluminum phosphate?
Al(PO4)
b. Al4(PO)
c. AlP
d. Al3(PO4)2
a.
 What
is the correct formula
for aluminum phosphate?
Al(PO4)
b. Al4(PO)
c. AlP
d. Al3(PO4)2
a.

Which of the following is NOT a
characteristic of most ionic
compounds?
a.
b.
c.
d.
They are solids.
They have low melting points.
When melted (molten), they conduct
an electric current.
They are composed of metals and
nonmetals.

Which of the following is NOT a
characteristic of most ionic
compounds?
a.
b.
c.
d.
They are solids.
They have low melting points.
When melted (molten), they conduct
an electric current.
They are composed of metals and
nonmetals.

Which of the following
compounds contains ionic
bonds?
H2O
b. CO2
c. O2
d. MgCl2
a.

Which of the following
compounds contains ionic
bonds?
H2O
b. CO2
c. O2
d. MgCl2
a.

How many electrons does
calcium have to give up to fulfill
the octet rule?
1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
a.

How many electrons does
calcium have to give up to fulfill
the octet rule?
1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
a.

How many total valence
electrons are transferred from
the calcium atom to iodine in the
formation of the compound
calcium iodide?
0
b. 1
c. 2
d. 3
a.

How many total valence
electrons are transferred from
the calcium atom to iodine in the
formation of the compound
calcium iodide?
0
b. 1
c. 2
d. 3
a.
 What
is the correct formula
for the compound formed
between zinc and sulfide
ions?
Zn2S
b. Zn(SO4)
c. Zn4SO2
d. ZnS
a.
 What
is the correct formula
for the compound formed
between zinc and sulfide
ions?
Zn2S
b. Zn(SO4)
c. Zn4SO2
d. ZnS
a.
When a chemical bond is formed between elements A
and B, the electrons are most likely to be transferred
from:
a. Element B to Element A
b. Element A to Element B
c. Both elements are likely to transfer electrons
d. Neither element is likely to transfer electrons
When a chemical bond is formed between elements A
and B, the electrons are most likely to be transferred
from:
a. Element B to Element A
b. Element A to Element B
c. Both elements are likely to transfer electrons
d. Neither element is likely to transfer electrons
Element B would have a charge of
oxidation number of
a.+1
b.-1
c.+7
d.-7
Element B would have a charge of
oxidation number of
a.+1
b.-1
c.+7
d.-7
If Element A is Aluminum and Element B is
Chlorine, what would be the correct formula for
this atom?
a. AlCl3
b. AlCl
c. Al3Cl
d. Al2Cl3
If Element A is Aluminum and Element B is
Chlorine, what would be the correct formula for
this atom?
a. AlCl3
b. AlCl
c. Al3Cl
d. Al2Cl3

Why do these atoms lose or gain
electrons?
To become neutrally charged
b. To become unstable
c. To achieve a full octet
d. To share with other atoms
a.

Why do these atoms lose or gain
electrons?
To become neutrally charged
b. To become unstable
c. To achieve a full octet
d. To share with other atoms
a.

How many chlorine atoms will it
take to form a neutral compound
with beryllium?
1
b. 2
c. 3
d. Chlorine does not bond with
beryllium
a.

How many chlorine atoms will it
take to form a neutral compound
with beryllium?
1
b. 2
c. 3
d. Chlorine does not bond with
beryllium
a.
 When
a beryllium atom
becomes an ion, it will:
a. Gain protons
b. Gain electrons
c. Lose protons
d. Lose electrons
 When
a beryllium atom
becomes an ion, it will:
a. Gain protons
b. Gain electrons
c. Lose protons
d. Lose electrons
 When
a chlorine atom
becomes an ion, it will:
Gain a proton
b. Gain an electron
c. Lose a proton
d. Lose an electron
a.
 When
a chlorine atom
becomes an ion, it will:
Gain a proton
b. Gain an electron
c. Lose a proton
d. Lose an electron
a.

Which of the following elements
does NOT form an ion with a
charge of 2+ ?
Magnesium
b. Calcium
c. Selenium
d. Barium
a.

Which of the following elements
does NOT form an ion with a
charge of 2+ ?
Magnesium
b. Calcium
c. Selenium
d. Barium
a.

When magnesium and fluorine
join to form the compound
magnesium fluoride, what is the
ratio of magnesium atoms to
fluorine atoms?
1:1
b. 1:2
c. 12:9
d. 9:12
a.

When magnesium and fluorine
join to form the compound
magnesium fluoride, what is the
ratio of magnesium atoms to
fluorine atoms?
1:1
b. 1:2
c. 12:9
d. 9:12
a.
 The
element that forms the
anion would be
Fluorine
b. Magnesium
c. Both
d. Neither
a.
 The
element that forms the
anion would be
Fluorine
b. Magnesium
c. Both
d. Neither
a.

Which elements are likely to
form a positive ion when
undergoing ionic bonding?
Li, Na, K, Rb, and Cs
b. C and Si
c. F, Cl, and Br
d. Ne, Ar, Kr, and Xe
a.

Which elements are likely to
form a positive ion when
undergoing ionic bonding?
Li, Na, K, Rb, and Cs
b. C and Si
c. F, Cl, and Br
d. Ne, Ar, Kr, and Xe
a.

What is the correct formula for
the compound formed between
calcium and hydroxide ions?
Ca(OH)
b. Ca(OH)2
c. Ca(OH2)
d. Ca2(OH)
a.

What is the correct formula for
the compound formed between
calcium and hydroxide ions?
Ca(OH)
b. Ca(OH)2
c. Ca(OH2)
d. Ca2(OH)
a.
 The
element that forms the
cation would be
Fluorine
b. Magnesium
c. Both
d. Neither
a.
 The
element that forms the
cation would be
Fluorine
b. Magnesium
c. Both
d. Neither
a.
 What
is the name of Cu3N2?
Copper Nitrate
b. Copper (II) Nitrate
c. Copper (II) Nitride
d. Copper (III) Nitride
a.
 What
is the name of Cu3N2?
Copper Nitrate
b. Copper (II) Nitrate
c. Copper (II) Nitride
d. Copper (III) Nitride
a.
 What
is the formula for
calcium oxide?
Ca2O2
b. CaO
c. CaOH
d. Ca(OH)2
a.
 What
is the formula for
calcium oxide?
Ca2O2
b. CaO
c. CaOH
d. Ca(OH)2
a.
 Which
elements are least
likely to undergo bonding?
Li, Na, K, Rb, and Cs
b. C and Si
c. F, Cl, and Br
d. Ne, Ar, Kr, and Xe
a.
 Which
elements are least
likely to undergo bonding?
Li, Na, K, Rb, and Cs
b. C and Si
c. F, Cl, and Br
d. Ne, Ar, Kr, and Xe
a.

Predict which of the following pairs
of elements would form the most
ionic bond (i.e. the greatest
difference in electronegativity).
a.
b.
c.
d.
F-F
F-O
Ca-O
K-F

Predict which of the following pairs
of elements would form the most
ionic bond (i.e. the greatest
difference in electronegativity).
a.
b.
c.
d.
F-F
F-O
Ca-O
K-F

Which of the following is the correct
Lewis Dot model for chlorine?

Which of the following is the correct
Lewis Dot model for chlorine?

What is the name of
Mg(C2H3O2)2?
Magnesium acetate
b. Magnesium (II) acetate
c. Magnesium (I) acetate
d. Magnesium carbon hydroxide
a.

What is the name of
Mg(C2H3O2)2?
Magnesium acetate
b. Magnesium (II) acetate
c. Magnesium (I) acetate
d. Magnesium carbon hydroxide
a.