Chemistry Quiz on Compounds and Bonds

Which of the following compounds is an example of an ionic compound?

• NaCl

• H₂O

• CO₂

• CH₄

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

• Oxygen

• Sodium

• Chlorine

• Nitrogen

In which of the following compounds would the bond between the atoms be nonpolar covalent?

• H₂O

• CO₂

• NaCl

• Cl₂

Which of the following pairs of elements would most likely form a covalent bond?

• Sodium and Chlorine

• Carbon and Oxygen

• Calcium and Nitrogen

• Magnesium and Fluorine

What is the correct formula for aluminum chloride?

• AlCl₃

• AlCl₂

• Al₂Cl₆

• Al₂Cl₃

What is the name of the compound MgSO₄?

• Magnesium Sulfate

• Magnesium Sulfite

• Magnesium Oxide

• Magnesium Phosphate

What is the correct name for the compound N₂O₄?

• Dinitrogen Tetrachloride

• Nitrogen Dioxide

• Dinitrogen Tetraoxide

• Nitrogen Tetrachloride

Which of the following elements is a noble gas?

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Argon

• Fluorine

The compound formed between potassium and iodine is:

• KI

• K₂I

• K₂I₂

• KIO₃

The octet rule refers to atoms preferring to have:

• 8 electrons in their inner shell

• 8 protons in their nucleus

• 8 neutrons in their nucleus

• 8 electrons in their outermost shell