Ionic Bonding Practice Questions
Question 1
Q1. Knowledge Recall (2 marks)
Define ionic bonding and state how it differs from covalent bonding.
Question 2
Q2. Application (3 marks)
Explain why sodium chloride is so soluble in water.
Question 3
Q3. Calculations (4 marks)
Magnesium oxide has the empirical formula MgO. Calculate the relative formula mass of magnesium oxide.
Question 4
Q4. Chemical Equations (3 marks)
Write a balanced chemical equation for the reaction between potassium and chlorine.
Question 5
Q5. Knowledge Recall (2 marks)
Describe the giant ionic lattice structure of sodium chloride.
Question 6
Q6. Application (3 marks)
Explain why ionic compounds generally have high melting points.
Question 7
Q7. Calculations (4 marks)
The formula of a metal oxide is MO. If the relative atomic mass of M is 23, calculate the percentage by mass of oxygen in the oxide.
Question 8
Q8. Knowledge Recall (2 marks)
What is the difference between an anion and a cation?
Question 9
Q9. Application (3 marks)
Explain how the properties of sodium chloride reflect its ionic nature.
Question 10
Q10. Chemical Equations (3 marks)
Predict the products of the reaction between magnesium and hydrochloric acid. Write a balanced chemical equation for the reaction.