C06 - Intro to Covalent (Properties and Naming)

What types of atoms make a covalent bond?

• 2 non-metals

• 1 metal and 1 non-metal

• 2 metals

Covalent compounds are also called --

• ionic

• molecular

• metallic

A Metal + Nonmetal compound is a(n)...

• ionic compound

• covalent compound

In a(n) ________ electrons are TRANSFERRED from one atom to another.

• ionic compound

• covalent compound

When naming covalent compounds,

• roman numerals are needed but no prefixes required

• both roman numerals or prefixes are not required

• both roman numerals and prefixes must be included

• prefixes are needed but roman numerals are not required

What type of bond involves the SHARING of electrons between atoms?

• covalent bond

• ionic bond

• metallic bond

• transfer bond

Which type of chemical bond has a "electron sea" structure?

• ionic

• covalent

• metallic

• molecular

Compared to ionic compounds, all molecular compounds:

• are harder crystals

• have HIGHER boiling points

• have LOWER melting points

• conduct in aqueous solutions

Covalent compounds form:

• hard, crystal lattice structures

• hard metals

• gases or liquids

• liquids only

Identify the following compound as ionic or covalent: SO₂

• ionic

• covalent