1. An atom which loses an electron forms   a cation.   an anion.   a polymer.   a covalent bond.   Hint Half-n-half Clue   2. The name of the compound with the formula KCl is   Potassium Chloride   Chloride Potassium   Potassium Chlorate   Chlorate Potassium   Half-n-half Clue   3. Which of the following compounds is covalent?   LiCl   NH3   MgCl2   KCl   Half-n-half Clue   4. Atoms take part in bond formation to   increase their charge density.   neutralize their charge.   increase their energy.   attain a stable electronic configuration.   Half-n-half Clue   5. NaCl is an   Ionic Compound   Covalent Compound   Hybrid Compound   Magnetic Compound   Half-n-half Clue   6. How many electrons are required in the outermost shell of an element for it to be stable?   8   2   6   4   Half-n-half Clue   7. Two or more atoms combine to form   a cation.   an anion.   an ion.   a molecule.   Half-n-half Clue