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Quiz: Drawing Dot-and-Cross Diagrams for Ions and Ionic Compounds

AQA GCSE Chemistry 8462 specification

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Building on what you've learned about ionic bonding, let's test your knowledge of drawing dot-and-cross diagrams for ions and ionic compounds!

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What does a dot-and-cross diagram represent?

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In an ionic bond, a metal atom loses electrons to form a {{blank0}} ion, while a non-metal atom gains electrons to form a {{blank1}} ion.

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Which of the following are true about sodium chloride's dot-and-cross diagram? (Select all that apply)

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Match the items on the left with their correct pairs on the right

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Multiple ChoiceInteractive

What type of ion does magnesium form in magnesium oxide?

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Math EquationInteractive

How many electrons does calcium transfer to chlorine in calcium chloride (CaCl2)?

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In a dot-and-cross diagram, dots and crosses represent {{blank0}} from different atoms, and brackets show that the particle is an {{blank1}}.

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Which of these is true for the dot-and-cross diagram of an ionic compound?

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Match the items on the left with their correct pairs on the right

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