8G POP Quiz (Oct. 13th)

Water (H₂O) is an example of ....

• An ionic compound

• A covalent Compound

• A pure element

• A heterogeneous Mixture

If an electron transfers from one atom to another a[n] ____ bond would form.

• covalent

• ionic

• metallic

• polar

What would make Lithium, a group 1 element, more similar to a noble gas?

• gaining 1 electrons

• gaining 2 electrons

• losing 1 electron

• losing 2 electrons

_________ pool their valence electrons to form a "sea of electrons."

Which group of elements on the periodic table forms covalent compounds with other nonmetals?

• Group 1

• Group 2

• Group 18

• Group 17

Which of the following is a NOT property of metals?

• brittle

• shiny luster

• Malleable and Ductile

• Good conductor of heat

Which of the following is a metalloid?

• carbon

• copper

• silicon

• sodium

Why is mercury the only metal to have been used in thermometers?

In the periodic table, elements are organized according to their _______numbers.

This element is a finite resource and it is irresponsible to use it in party balloons.

• Nitrogen

• Helium

• Carbon Dioxide

• Gold