Ionic and Covalent Compounds

Ionic and Covalent Compounds

9th Grade - University

22 Qs

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Ionic and Covalent Compounds

Ionic and Covalent Compounds

Assessment

Quiz

Chemistry

9th Grade - University

Practice Problem

Medium

NGSS
HS-PS1-2, HS-PS1-1, HS-PS1-3

+2

Standards-aligned

Created by

Rick Cahoon

Used 308+ times

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This quiz comprehensively covers ionic and covalent compounds, a fundamental topic in high school chemistry appropriate for grades 9-12. The questions assess students' understanding of chemical bonding theory, including the formation mechanisms of ionic and covalent bonds, electronegativity differences, and bond polarity. Students must demonstrate mastery of key concepts such as distinguishing between metal-nonmetal ionic bonding and nonmetal-nonmetal covalent bonding, calculating electronegativity differences to predict bond types, and identifying compound examples. Advanced topics include molecular geometry using VSEPR theory, Lewis structures, resonance structures, intermolecular forces like hydrogen bonding, crystal lattice structures, and molecular polarity. The quiz requires students to apply theoretical knowledge to predict properties such as solubility behavior, melting points, and electrical conductivity, while also analyzing molecular shapes and polar versus nonpolar characteristics of specific compounds. Created by Rick Cahoon, a Chemistry teacher in the US who teaches grade 9 through University level. This comprehensive assessment tool serves multiple instructional purposes, from formative assessment to review preparation for unit tests on chemical bonding. Teachers can effectively use this quiz as a warm-up activity to gauge prior knowledge before introducing advanced bonding concepts, assign it as homework to reinforce classroom learning, or implement it as a review session before summative assessments. The varied question formats and progressive difficulty make it ideal for differentiating instruction and identifying specific areas where students need additional support. This quiz aligns with NGSS HS-PS1-3 (planning investigations to gather evidence about factors affecting reaction rates) and Common Core State Standards for mathematical practices in chemistry, particularly analyzing relationships between atomic structure and chemical properties.

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22 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When metals bond with non-metals they form what type of bonds

covalent
ionic
cooperative
lewis

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A chemical bond resulting from the electrostatic attraction between positive and negative ions is called a(n)

covalent bond.
ionic bond.
charged bond.
dipole bond.

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-3

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The chemical bond formed when two atoms share electrons is called a(n)

ionic bond.
orbital bond.
Lewis structure.
covalent bond.

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-2

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If the electronegativity of H is 2.20 and of Cl is 3.55, which type of bond is formed when HCl is made?
>1.7 = ionic
0.5-1.7 = polar covalent
<0.5 = nonpolar covalent

polar covalent
covalent
polar ionic
ionic

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-1

NGSS.HS-PS1-2

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Ionic bonds _____ dissolve in polar solvents. 

will
will not 
might 
I don't know

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of IONIC COMPOUNDS?

High melting point
Conducts electricity
Strong bonds
Low boiling points

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-3

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of an IONIC COMPOUND?

NaCl
H2O
CO2
NO

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-2

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