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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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Which statement describes a step in the formation of an ionic bond?

A
An attraction occurs between two ions that have the same charge.
B
A metal atom forms a cation, and a nonmetal atom forms an anion.
C
A more electronegative atom transfers electrons to a less electronegative atom.
D
A metal pulls electrons from another metal and produces a force of attraction.
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Which pair of ions can form an ionic bond with each other and why?

A
Cu and Ag; They are both metal ions.
Option A
B
S and O; They have like charges.
Option B
C
Br and At; They are both halogen ions.
Option C
D
Li and Br; They have unlike charges.
Option D
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Which pair of elements will form an ionic bond?

A
N and O
B
K and Br
C
C and Cl
D
Fe and Ni
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What leads to the formation of an ionic bond with Hg2+?

A
the attraction of a noble gas
B
the attraction of an NH4+ ion
C
the attraction of a group 1 element
D
the attraction of an SO42– ion
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Which statement correctly describes the phosphate ion, ?

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A
It is composed of one phosphorus atom and four oxygen atoms covalently bonded together, and there is a –3 charge distributed over the entire ion.
B
It is composed of one phosphorus atom and four oxygen atoms covalently bonded together, and there is a –3 charge on the phosphorus atom.
C
It is composed of one phosphorus atom and four oxygen atoms ionically bonded together, and there is a –3 charge distributed over the entire ion.
D
It is composed of one phosphorus atom and four oxygen atoms ionically bonded together, and there is a –3 charge on the phosphorus atom.
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Which statement is true about ionic compounds?

A
They are made up of many large molecules that are bonded together.
B
They are made up of atoms of only one type of element.
C
They are made up of particles that are arranged in a repeating pattern.
D
They are made up of a random ratio of elements that are bonded together.
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Each model shows bonding between a pair of atoms.Model A Model BWhich statement best explains how the models differ?

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A
Model A shows the formation of ions, and model B does not show the formation of ions.
B
Model A does not show the formation of ions, and model B shows the sharing of electrons.
C
Model A shows the sharing of electrons, and model B shows the formation of ions.
D
Model A shows the transfer of an electron, and model B shows the sharing of electrons.
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Which of the following can easily form an ionic bond with a cation?

A
Sr
B
Ne
C
NH4+
D
PO43–
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Which statement best describes how an ionic bond forms?

A
The transfer of electrons forms strong bonds between ions.
B
The sharing of electrons forms strong bonds between ions.
C
The transfer of electrons results in repulsive forces between molecules.
D
The sharing of electrons results in attractive forces between molecules.

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