9 Questions
When forming an ionic bond, what happens to the valence electrons of the atoms involved?
They are transferred permanently
In the formation of ionic compounds, what kind of elements typically participate in the bonding process?
Metals and nonmetals
What type of ion does an atom become when it loses electrons in an ionic bond?
Cation
In the compound sodium chloride, what is the charge on the sodium ion?
$2+$
What type of bond is formed due to the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions?
Ionic bond
In an ionic compound, how are multiple cations and anions held together?
By ionic bonds
What is the overall charge on an ionic compound like sodium chloride?
$0$
Which statement best describes the bonding in sodium chloride?
Ionic bonding involving a metal and a nonmetal
'Opposites attract' applies to which type of bonding process?
$ ext{NaCl}$ bonding
This quiz section covers the topic of Ionic Bonds in Chemical Bonding, explaining how it is formed due to the attraction between oppositely charged ions. Learn about the transfer of valence electrons and the formation of positively charged cations and negatively charged anions.
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