Chemical Bonding Quiz

Is this ionic bond drawn correctly?

• Yes

• No

In the process of ionic bonding, ions come together because

• opposite charges repel

• positive and negative ions attract

• salt is magnetic

• like charges attract each other

What two types of atoms make a covalent bond?

• 2 Nonmetals

• 1 Nonmetal and 1 Metal

• 2 Metals

• 2 Noble Gases

Is this image an example of covalent bonding?

• Yes

• No

What type of bond is formed when electrons are transferred from one atom to another?

• Covalent bonding

• Metallic bonding

• Ionic bonding

• Hydrogen bonding

Which of the following molecules is an example of covalent bonding?

• NaCl

• MgO

In metallic bonding, what are the electrons referred to as that move freely among the atoms?

• Valence electrons

• Core electrons

• Delocalized electrons

• Dative electrons

Which of the following properties is NOT characteristic of ionic compounds?

• High melting points

• Conductivity in solid state

• Formation of crystals

• Solubility in water

What is the main difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

• Ionic bonds involve the sharing of electrons, while covalent bonds involve the transfer of electrons.

• Covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons, while ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons.

• Ionic bonds only occur in organic compounds, while covalent bonds occur in inorganic compounds.

• Covalent bonds only occur between metal atoms, while ionic bonds occur between non-metal atoms.

Which element is most likely to form an ionic bond with chlorine (Cl)?

• Carbon (C)

• Oxygen (O)

• Sodium (Na)

• Hydrogen (H)