Identifying Types of Chemical Compounds-MURRAY

Which of the following is a characteristic of ionic compounds?

• They have low melting points.

• They conduct electricity when dissolved in water.

• They are malleable.

• They are poor conductors of electricity in any state.

What type of bond is formed between two nonmetals?

• Ionic bond

• Covalent bond

• Metallic bond

• Hydrogen bond

Which of the following is a property of metallic compounds?

• They are brittle.

• They have high melting points.

• They are good conductors of electricity.

• They dissolve easily in water.

What is the primary type of bond in sodium chloride (NaCl)?

• Covalent bond

• Ionic bond

• Metallic bond

• Hydrogen bond

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NGSS.HS-PS1-3

Which of the following compounds is most likely to be a covalent compound?

• NaCl

• Fe

• MgO

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NGSS.HS-PS1-3

What type of bond involves the sharing of electron pairs between atoms?

• Ionic bond

• Covalent bond

• Metallic bond

• Van der Waals bond

Which of the following is a typical property of ionic compounds?

• They are ductile.

• They have high boiling points.

• They are good insulators.

• They are soft and flexible.

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NGSS.HS-PS1-3

What type of bond is present in a metallic compound?

• Ionic bond

• Covalent bond

• Metallic bond

• Hydrogen bond

Which of the following elements is most likely to form a metallic bond?

• Oxygen

• Carbon

• Iron

• Chlorine

Which of the following is a characteristic of covalent compounds?

• They are usually solid at room temperature.

• They have high electrical conductivity.

• They have low melting and boiling points.

• They are soluble in water.