Ionic vs. Covalent

When two atoms share electrons, a chemical bond is formed.  This type of bond is called:

• covalent bond
• ionic bond
• crystal bond
• polyatomic bond

Which of these is covalent?

• NaCl
• Pb(NO₃)₂
• CO₂
• AlCl₃

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What is the charge on an Aluminum ion?

• 3
• +3
• +2
• +1

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A(n) _________ is an ion with a positive (+) charge.

• anion
• cation
• ion
• solute

Give the formula for oxygen dichloride

• OCl₂
• O₂Cl₂

• OCl
• O₂Cl

Name the following compound: FeCl₃

• iron chloride
• iron III chloride
• iron chlorate
• iron III chlorate

An ionic bond happens between what kinds of elements?

• metals and metals
• metals and nonmetals
• nonmetals and nonmetals

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Which of the following is NOT an ionic compound:

• CaO
• NaOH
• BaCl₂
• Br₂

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Which type of bond does Nitrogen and Hydrogen make?

• covalent
• metallic
• ionic
• James

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name the following ionic compound: NaF

• nitrogen fluorine
• sodium fluoride
• nitrogen fluoride
• sodium fluorine

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