Ionic Bonds

Question 1

Which of these pairs would form an ionic bond?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

K and Br

Question 2

Question 2

Revolt · Accepted Answer

7

Question 3

Explain the process of ionic bond formation between K (potassium, a metal) and Br (bromine, a nonmetal).

Revolt · Accepted Answer

K donates, or transfers, one electron to bromine, which has 7 electrons. Both K and Br are now stable with 8 electrons. K becomes a positive ion and Br becomes a negative ion. The positive K ion and the negative Br ion attract each other to form an ionic bond.

Question 4

What did you include in your response? Check all that apply

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Metals donate, or transfer, electrons to the nonmetal.; The transfer of electrons creates a positive ion and a negative ion.; An ionic bond is formed when the charges attract each other.

Question 5

Put the steps in order to show how crystals are formed. Formation of ions: Formation of crystals: Formation of ionic bonds: Formation of cubes:

Revolt · Accepted Answer

1; Selection 1: 1; Selection 2: 4; Selection 3: 2; Selection 4: 3

Question 6

Question 6

Revolt · Accepted Answer

4

Question 7

Question 7

Revolt · Accepted Answer

2

Question 8

Question 8

Revolt · Accepted Answer

3

Question 9

Question 25

Revolt · Accepted Answer

I

Question 10

Which of these ionic compounds have polyatomic ions? Check all that apply.CaCO3NaFFeOCaCl2NaOH

Revolt · Accepted Answer

CaCO3; NaOH

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