1. In an ionic bond, the two elements   share electrons.   exchange electrons.   borrow electrons.   polarize electrons.   Hint Half-n-half Clue   2. An atom which loses an electron forms   an anion.   a polymer.   a covalent bond.   a cation.   Half-n-half Clue   3. An atom which gains an electron forms   an anion.   a covalent bond.   a cation.   a hydrogen bond.   Half-n-half Clue   4. Ionic compounds are usually   soluble in aldehydes.   soluble in water.   soluble in ethers.   soluble in alcohols.   Half-n-half Clue   5. Atoms take part in bond formation to   increase their charge density.   increase their energy.   neutralize their charge.   attain a stable electronic configuration.   Half-n-half Clue   6. A chemical bond formed by sharing of electrons is a   ionic bond.   electrostatic bond.   polyatomic bond.   covalent bond.   Half-n-half Clue   7. Ionic compounds conduct electricity in   Fused state or solution state.   Amorphous State.   Powdered State.   Crystalline State.   Half-n-half Clue