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2.2 Ions & Ionic Bonds
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Course CIE IGCSE Chemistry
Section 2. Atoms, Elements & Compounds
Topic 2.2 Ions & Ionic Bonds
Difficulty Hard
Time allowed: 20
Score: /10
Percentage: /100
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Question 1
Ionic compounds are formed when a metal reacts with a nonmetal.
Which two elements combine to form this kind of compound?
Element Electronic structure
Q 2.4
R 2.8
S 2.8.1
T 2.8.7
A. S and T
B. R and S
C. Q and R
D. Q and T
[1 mark]
Question 2
The electronic structures of atoms X and Y are shown.
X and Y combine by ionic bonding.
What is the formula of the compound produced?
A. X2Y
B. X2Y2
C. X2Y4
D. XY
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Question 3
The electronic structures of atoms X and Y are shown.
X and Y combine by ionic bonding.
What is the formula of the compound produced?
A. X2Y
B. X2Y2
C. X2Y4
D. XY
[1 mark]
Question 4
Ionic compounds are formed when metals react with nonmetals.
Which row correctly describes the electron transfer when an ionic bond is formed and the nature of the bond?
Electron transfer Nature of bond
A Metal to nonmetal Opposite ions attract
B Metal to nonmetal Opposite ions repel
C Metal to metal Same ions repel
D Nonmetal to metal Opposite ions attract
[1 mark]
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Question 5
Ionic compounds are formed when a metal reacts with a nonmetal.
Which two elements combine to form this kind of compound?
Element Electronic structure
Q [Link]
R 2.8.7
S 2.8.4
T 2.8.8
A. Q and T
B. Q and R
C. R and S
D. S and T
[1 mark]
Question 6
Potassium and bromine chemically combine to form the compound potassium bromide.
During formation, each bromine atom…..1….. one electron which is completely …..2….. from the outer shell of the potassium
atom. The …..3….. force of attraction is formed from the attraction between the opposite charges on each ion.
What words correctly fill gaps 1, 2 and 3?
1 2 3
A loses shared electrical
B loses transferred intermolecular
C gains shared electrostatic
D gains transferred electrostatic
[1 mark]
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Question 7
The table below shows four different substances.
Which substance does the type of bonding shown not match?
Type of bonding present
Substance
Ionic Covalent Metallic
A Fluorine ✓
B Potassium chloride ✓
C Beryllium ✓
D Sodium bromide ✓
[1 mark]
Question 8
Extended Only
The bonding present in a substance determines the structure and properties of that substance.
Which of the following statements is a correct description of the structure of an ionic compound?
A. A lattice structure with an irregular arrangement of alternating positive and negative ions
B. A lattice structure with a regular arrangement of alternating positive and negative ions
C. A random structure with a regular arrangement of alternating positive and negative ions
D. A random structure with an irregular arrangement of alternating positive and negative ions
[1 mark]
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Question 9
Extended Only
The ionic lattice structure of potassium chloride is shown below.
Which of the following statements best describes the bonding and structure of KCl?
A. A small lattice structure held together by electrostatic forces between oppositely charged ions which act in all
directions.
B. A small lattice structure held together by electrostatic forces between like charged ions which act in all directions.
C. A giant lattice structure held together by electrostatic forces between oppositely charged ions which act in all
directions.
D. A giant lattice structure held together by electrostatic forces between oppositely charged ions which act in one
direction only.
[1 mark]
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Question 10
Extended Only
A student analysed an ionic compound and a covalent compound using a melting point apparatus. She found the ionic
compound had a much higher melting point than the covalent compound.
Which statement explains this observation?
A. Ionic compounds are formed from metals only.
B. Ionic compounds are formed from nonmetals and nonmetals.
C. There are strong electrostatic forces of attraction in ionic compounds.
D. There are strong intermolecular forces in ionic compounds.
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