Chemical Bonding and Naming Quiz

What is the main difference between ionic and covalent compounds?

• Ionic compounds are formed between metals and nonmetals, while covalent compounds are formed between nonmetals.

• Ionic compounds have a higher melting and boiling point compared to covalent compounds.

• Ionic compounds conduct electricity in molten or aqueous state, while covalent compounds do not conduct electricity.

• The main difference between ionic and covalent compounds is the way electrons are shared or transferred between atoms.

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Which type of compound is formed when electrons are transferred from one atom to another?

• ionic compound

• metallic compound

• molecular compound

• covalent compound

What is the name of the compound with the formula NaCl?

• sodium bromide

• potassium chloride

• calcium chloride

• sodium chloride

Write the formula for the compound magnesium oxide.

• Mg2O

• MgO

• MgO2

• Mg(OH)2

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What is the name of the compound with the formula CO2?

• carbonate

• carbon dioxide

• carbon monoxide

• carbonic acid

Write the formula for the compound dinitrogen pentoxide.

• N2O3

• N2O5

• NO5

• N5O2

What is the VSEPR shape of a molecule with two bonding pairs and no lone pairs?

• tetrahedral

• trigonal planar

• linear

• bent

What is the VSEPR shape of a molecule with four bonding pairs and no lone pairs?

• trigonal planar

• tetrahedral

• octahedral

• linear

What is the VSEPR shape of a molecule with three bonding pairs and one lone pair?

• bent

• tetrahedral

• trigonal pyramidal

• linear

What is the name of the compound with the formula KBr?

• potassium bromide

• sodium bromide

• calcium bromide

• magnesium bromide