Chemical Bonding: Ionic Compounds

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What is the primary reason for the formation of a chemical bond?

Transfer of protons between atoms

Sharing of electrons between atoms

Attraction of nuclei for electrons (correct)

Repulsion of nuclei from electrons

What is the characteristic of ionic compounds?

Formed between alloys and non-metals

Formed between metals and metals

Formed between metals and non-metals (correct)

Formed between non-metals and non-metals

What is the correct order of naming ionic compounds?

Metal ion followed by non-metal ion

Non-metal ion followed by metal ion

Positive ion followed by negative ion (correct)

Negative ion followed by positive ion

What is the primary function of ionic compounds in the human body?

Maintenance of good health Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of covalent compounds?

Formed between non-metals and non-metals Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of the transfer of electrons in ionic compounds?

Formation of salts or crystals Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of metallic bonds?

Strong attraction between metal atoms Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason why metals are good conductors of electricity?

Presence of an electron cloud around atoms Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a mixture of two or more metals?

Alloy Signup and view all the answers

What is the fundamental principle behind a chemical reaction?

The total mass of substances remains the same Signup and view all the answers

What is the evidence of a chemical change?

A change in temperature, odor, or precipitation Signup and view all the answers

What is a synthesis reaction?

The combination of simpler reactants to form a new compound Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a chemical equation?

To tell the story of a chemical reaction Signup and view all the answers

What happens to atoms during a chemical reaction?

They are rearranged Signup and view all the answers

What is thermal decomposition?

The breaking down of a substance due to heat Signup and view all the answers

What is combustion?

The combination of a substance with oxygen in the presence of heat Signup and view all the answers

What is the law of conservation of mass in a chemical reaction?