Classifying Compounds Progress Check #1

Which side of the periodic table contains most of the nonmetals?

• Left

• Right

Which side of the periodic table contains most of the metals?

• Left

• Right

Which elements form an ionic bond?

• metal-metal

• metal-nonmetal

• nonmetal-nonmetal

Which elements form an covalent bond?

• metal-metal

• metal-nonmetal

• nonmetal-nonmetal

Choose the best description of a covalent bond:

• sharing electrons

• transferring electrons

Choose the best description of an ionic bond:

• sharing electrons

• transferring electrons

What is the correct name for ionic compound NaCl?

• Sodium chloride

• Sodium monochloride

• Monosodium chloride

What is the correct formula for covalent compound Nitrogen trihydride?

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Butter melts easily, does not conduct electricity, and does not dissolve. Classify the bonds in butter:

• ionic

• covalent

Sodium hypochlorite dissolves easily to make bleach. Bleach conducts electricity. Classify Sodium hypochlorite:

• ionic

• covalent