Comparing Solids

Which type of solid is formed by the attraction between positive and negative ions?

• metallic solid

• ionic solid

• covalent solid

• molecular solid

Which type of solid is formed by the sharing of electrons between atoms?

• Covalent

• Metallic

• Van der Waals

• Ionic

Which type of solid has a high melting point and is usually brittle?

• Metallic solids

• Covalent solids

• Molecular solids

• Ionic solids

Which type of solid has a low melting point and is usually soft?

• Crystalline solid

• Metallic solid

• Ionic solid

• Amorphous solid

Which type of solid conducts electricity when molten or in aqueous solution?

• Metallic compounds

• Molecular compounds

• Ionic compounds

• Covalent compounds

Which type of solid does not conduct electricity?

• Ionic solids

• Molecular solids

• Metallic solids

• Covalent solids

Which type of solid has a regular repeating pattern of ions?

• Ionic solids

• Molecular solids

• Metallic solids

• Covalent solids

Which type of solid has a regular repeating pattern of atoms?

• glass

• liquid

• crystal

• gas

Which type of solid is typically insoluble in water?

• Covalent solids

• Metallic solids

• Molecular solids

• Ionic solids

Which type of solid is typically soluble in water?

• Covalent solids

• Metallic solids

• Molecular solids

• Ionic solids