Exam Review

Front

Alkali metals have _____________ and ___________ charge.

Back

1 valence electron, +1

Front

Which of the following is not a characteristic of metals?

Back

Dull surface

Front

Name the compound Ni(ClO₃)₂.

Back

nickel (II) chlorate

Front

What type of bond is formed when two chlorine atoms share electrons?

Back

Covalent bond

Front

Which of the following is a characteristic property of acids?

Back

They turn blue litmus paper red

Front

What is the definition of a covalent bond?

Back

A chemical bond formed by the sharing of electrons between atoms.

Front

What is the general characteristic of metals?

Back

Good conductors of electricity, high melting points, malleable.

Front

What happens to blue litmus paper when it comes in contact with an acid?

Back

It turns red.

Front

What is the charge of a nickel ion in nickel (II) chlorate?

Back

+2

Front

What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

Back

Ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons, while covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons.