1. A chemical bond formed by exchange of electrons is called   a magnetic bond.   a covalent bond.   a hydrate bond.   an ionic bond.   Hint Half-n-half Clue   2. The name of the compound with the formula KCl is   Chlorate Potassium   Potassium Chlorate   Chloride Potassium   Potassium Chloride   Half-n-half Clue   3. 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   4. An atom which gains an electron forms   a cation.   a hydrogen bond.   a covalent bond.   an anion.   Half-n-half Clue   5. Ionic compounds are usually   soluble in alcohols.   soluble in ethers.   soluble in water.   soluble in aldehydes.   Half-n-half Clue   6. Inert gases do not react with any other element because   their nucleus is very small.   the pressure is not high enough.   their outermost electron level is filled with 8 electrons.   the temperature is not high enough.   Half-n-half Clue   7. Atoms take part in bond formation to   increase their energy.   increase their charge density.   attain a stable electronic configuration.   neutralize their charge.   Half-n-half Clue