Ionic and Covalent Bonding

Ionic and Covalent Bonding

10th - 11th Grade

24 Qs

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Ionic and Covalent Bonding

Ionic and Covalent Bonding

Assessment

Quiz

Chemistry

10th - 11th Grade

Practice Problem

Medium

NGSS
HS-PS1-1, HS-PS1-2, HS-PS1-3

Standards-aligned

Created by

Cara Ewing-Chow

Used 8K+ times

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This quiz comprehensively covers ionic and covalent bonding, the fundamental topic in chemical bonding appropriate for grades 10-11 chemistry. The questions assess students' understanding of how atoms form bonds based on electron behavior, the distinction between ionic bonds (electron transfer between metals and nonmetals) and covalent bonds (electron sharing between nonmetals), and the properties that result from these different bonding types. Students need to master several core concepts to succeed: valence electrons and their role in bonding, the periodic table patterns that predict bonding behavior, electron transfer versus sharing mechanisms, molecular formulas and compound naming conventions, and advanced concepts like polar versus nonpolar covalent bonds, polyatomic ions, and metallic bonding. The quiz requires students to apply theoretical knowledge to identify bond types, predict formulas, count atoms in compounds, and understand electron distribution patterns. Created by Cara Ewing-Chow, a Chemistry teacher in the US who teaches grades 10-11. This quiz serves as an excellent tool for formative assessment, allowing you to gauge student understanding of chemical bonding before moving to more complex topics like molecular geometry or intermolecular forces. Use it as a review activity after completing your bonding unit, or assign it as homework to reinforce concepts covered in class lectures and laboratory activities. The variety of question types—from basic definitions to formula writing and bond classification—makes it perfect for differentiating instruction and identifying specific areas where students need additional support. The quiz aligns with NGSS HS-PS1-1 (developing models to predict properties based on patterns of electrons) and supports Common Core mathematical practices through formula balancing and electron counting exercises.

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24 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

A water molecule (H2O) is an example of a covalent bond because ____.

The hydrogen gains an electron an the oxygen loses one.  
Electrons are shared btween the hydrogen and oxygen
They do not form a eutral goup of atoms. 
Hydrogen and oxygen are both negative ions.   

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Ionic bonds form between what types of elements? 

Metal to Metal
Metal to Nonmetal
Nonmetal to Nonmetal

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-1

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Covalent bonds form between what types of elements? 

Metal to Nonmetal
Nonmetal to Nonmetal
Metal to Metal

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-1

NGSS.HS-PS1-2

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the below elements will most likely form an Ionic Bond

P and O
Cs and O
Li and Mg
Ne and Cl

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-1

NGSS.HS-PS1-2

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

How many Atoms are in FeO2

3
2
1
4

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

When Calcium forms a bond, what will occur? 

Calcium with give away it two valence electrons to form an covalent bond. 
Calcium will share its two valence electrons to form an covalent bond
Calcium will give away its two valence electrons to form an ionic bond
Calcium will share its two valence electrons to form an ionic bond. 

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-1

NGSS.HS-PS1-2

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the below elements will most likely form an Covalent Bond? 

K and Cl
H and O
Al and Mg
K and Na

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-1

NGSS.HS-PS1-2

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