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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
Question 1
Easy
What charge does a sodium atom become when it loses an electron?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when it gives away something negative.
Question 2
Easy
What is an anion?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when a non-metal attracts electrons to itself.
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Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What occurs when a metal atom loses electrons?
- It becomes a cation
- It becomes an anion
- It stays neutral
💡 Hint: Remember, losing something negative makes it positive.
Question 2
What is the term for the attraction between oppositely charged ions?
💡 Hint: Think about what pulls them toward each other.
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Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
Explain how the properties of ionic compounds differ from those of covalent compounds as a result of their bonding.
💡 Hint: Contrast the nature of bonds and packings.
Question 2
Given the following ionic compound formula, MgO, identify the charges of the ions and explain how they contribute to the overall neutrality of the compound.
💡 Hint: Consider the roles of charge balance in ionic structures.
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