Ionic Bond & Covalent Bond

Ionic bond is formed between _____________________________.

• metal atom with metal atom

• metal atom with non-metal atom

• non-metal atom with non-metal atom

Covalent bond is formed between _________________________.

• metal atom with metal atom

• metal atom with non-metal atom

• non-metal atom with non-metal atom

Ionic bond involves the

• transfer of electrons.

• sharing of electrons.

Covalent bond involves the

• transfer of electrons.

• sharing of electrons.

Strong electrostatic force between the oppositely charged ions is known as

• ionic bond

• covalent bond

Which compound is formed by transferring electrons?

• Ethanol, C₂H₅OH

• Sulphur dioxide, SO₂

• Tetrachloromethane, CCl₄

• Magnesium oxide, MgO

The diagram shows the electron arrangement of a compound formed between atoms P and Q.

Which of the following statements is true about the compound?

• It is an ionic compound.

• The compound is formed by covalent bonds.

• The compound is formed by electron transfer.

• Atom P in this compound has achieved stable duplet electron arrangement.

The chemical bond formed between atoms in a molecule is known as

• ionic bond

• covalent bond

How many single bond can be formed between one carbon atom and four hydrogen atoms?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

The formation of ionic bond and covalent bond involve valence electrons only.

• True

• False