Quiz on Ionic and Covalent Compounds

What type of bond is formed in ionic compounds?

• Covalent bond

• Metallic bond

• Hydrogen bond

• Ionic bond

Which of the following is an example of a covalent compound?

• Sodium chloride

• Water

• Ice

• Salt

What is the volatility of ionic compounds?

• Volatile

• Non-volatile

• Highly volatile

• Slightly volatile

In which state do ionic compounds conduct electricity?

• All states

• Solid state

• Aqueous state

• Gas state

What is the melting point of covalent compounds generally like?

• High

• Low

• Very high

• Variable

Which of the following is a property of covalent compounds?

• Strong ionic bonds

• Weak intermolecular forces

• High electrical conductivity

• High volatility

What type of structure do giant molecular covalent compounds have?

• Gaseous

• Liquid

• Very large

• Small and simple

Which of the following compounds is soluble in water?

• Ice

• Carbon dioxide

• Silicone dioxide

• Salt

What is the characteristic of the covalent bond in simple molecules?

• Strong bonds

• Weak bonds

• No bonds

• Metallic bonds

Which of the following is true about the melting point of giant molecular structures?

• No melting point

• Low melting point

• High melting point

• Variable melting point