Practice - Ionic Bonding: The Electrostatic Symphony of Electron Transfer
Practice Questions
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What is an ionic bond?
💡 Hint: Think about how atoms combine to become charged.
What do you call a positively charged ion?
💡 Hint: It's the opposite of an anion.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What happens when sodium loses an electron?
💡 Hint: Think about the charge after electron loss.
True or False: Ionic compounds are typically gases at room temperature.
💡 Hint: Recall their state at room temperature!
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Challenge Problems
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A compound is formed between calcium and fluorine. Describe the electron transfer and identify the resulting ions.
💡 Hint: Consider how many electrons each can lose or gain.
Using the concept of lattice energy, explain why ionic compounds such as magnesium oxide (MgO) have high melting points.
💡 Hint: Think about the arrangement and interactions in the crystal lattice.
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