Ionic and Metallic Bonds Quiz

Which of the following best describes the formation of an ionic compound?

• Sharing of electrons between atoms

• Transfer of electrons from one atom to another

• Overlapping of electron clouds

• Formation of a sea of electrons

What is a common property of ionic compounds?

• High melting and boiling points

• Low melting and boiling points

• Poor electrical conductivity in solid state

• High electrical conductivity in solid state

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Ionic bonding typically occurs between which types of elements?

• Metals and non-metals

• Non-metals and non-metals

• Metals and metals

• Metalloids and non-metals

Which of the following is a characteristic of metallic bonds?

• Localised electrons

• Delocalised electrons

• Formation of discrete molecules

• Weak electrostatic forces

How do the electrical conductivities of ionic compounds and metals compare?

• Both conduct electricity well in solid state

• Ionic compounds conduct well in solid state, metals do not

• Metals conduct well in solid state, ionic compounds do not

• Neither conduct electricity well in solid state

Which of the following is NOT a property of metals?

• Malleability

• Ductility

• High electrical conductivity

• Brittle nature

Why do ionic compounds conduct electricity when dissolved in water?

• They form a sea of electrons

• They dissociate into ions

• They form covalent bonds

• They become metallic

What is a limitation of the metallic bonding model?

• It cannot explain the high melting points of metals

• It cannot explain the electrical conductivity of metals

• It cannot explain the malleability of metals

• It cannot explain the colour of metals

Which of the following best describes the structure of an ionic compound?

• A lattice of ions

• A lattice of molecules

• A lattice of atoms

• A lattice of electrons

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What happens to the electrons in a metallic bond?

• They are shared between two atoms

• They are transferred from one atom to another

• They are delocalised and move freely

• They are confined to individual atoms