Ionic Bonds Answers

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Ionic compounds form

A
crystal structures.
B
molecular structures.
C
pure elements.
D
neutral elements.
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This chart shows characteristics of three different types of atoms.

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A
Atom X will donate electrons to Atom Y.
B
Atom X will accept electrons from Atom Y.
C
Atom Y will accept electrons from Atom Z.
D
Atom Z will donate electrons to Atom X.
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What will most likely occur if sulfur forms an ionic bond with another element? (Click on the icon for the periodic table to view sulfur)

A
Sulfur will accept electrons.
B
Sulfur will donate electrons.
C
Sulfur will become a positive ion.
D
Sulfur will become less stable.
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Which shows the correct order of steps during the formation of an ionic bond?

A
Ions are attracted to each other → Electrons are transferred → An ionic compound forms
B
An ionic compound forms → Ions are attracted to each other → Electrons are transferred
C
Electrons are transferred → Ions form → Ions are attracted to each other
D
Ions form → Electrons are transferred → Ions are attracted to each other
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What is formed when polyatomic ions bond with other ions?

A
ionic compounds
B
neutral compounds
C
ionic elements
D
neutral elements
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Chalk is an ionic compound. Which is a property of all ionic compounds that makes chalk particularly useful for writing on a chalkboard?

A
a high melting point
B
hardness and brittleness
C
inability to dissolve in water
D
a multicolored appearance

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