Ionic Bonding Answers

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Which of these best describes an ionic bond?

A
a force that keeps two large molecules together
B
an attraction that occurs between two nonmetals
C
a force that holds two oppositely charged ions together
D
an electromagnetic attraction that occurs between two metals
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Which property best indicates that a compound contains an ionic bond?

A
It is insoluble in water.
B
It can be easily flattened.
C
It has a low boiling point.
D
It conducts electricity when molten.
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The table lists the lattice energies of some compounds.CompoundLattice Energy (kJ/mol)LiF –1,036LiCl –853NaF –923KF –821NaCl –786Which statement about crystal lattice energy is best supported by the information in the table?

A
The lattice energy increases as cations get smaller, as shown by LiF and KF.
B
The lattice energy increases as the cations get larger, as shown by LiF and LiCl.
C
The lattice energy decreases as cations get smaller, as shown by NaCl and NaF.
D
The lattice energy decreases as the cations get smaller, as shown by NaF and KF.
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The diagram below shows the atoms involved in forming table salt.Which statement best describes what happens next?

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A
Sodium becomes an anion by losing an electron to chlorine.
B
Chlorine becomes a cation by losing an electron to sodium.
C
Sodium becomes a cation by gaining an electron from chlorine.
D
Chlorine becomes an anion by gaining an electron from sodium.

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