Ionic vs Covalent Compounds Exploration

The video tutorial covers lab 13, focusing on the location of metals and non-metals on the periodic table, subatomic particles, and types of bonding. It includes a virtual lab exercise with sodium and fluorine, explaining ionic bonding and the importance of balancing compounds. The tutorial also discusses calcium and chlorine bonding, valence electrons, ion charges, and how to write chemical formulas and name compounds. The session concludes with a brief overview of covalent bonding, encouraging students to reach out for help if needed.

Where are the majority of metals located on the periodic table?

• In the middle

• On the left side

• At the bottom

• On the right side

Which subatomic particle is transferred in ionic bonding?

• Protons

• Electrons

• Nuclei

• Neutrons

What is the valence electron count for sodium?

• Four

• Three

• Two

• One

What type of bond is likely to form between a metal and a non-metal?

• Ionic

• Hydrogen

• Covalent

• Metallic

What is the chemical formula for sodium fluoride?

• NaCl

• Na2F

• NaF

• Na2O

What is the charge of a fluorine ion after it gains an electron?

• Negative two

• Positive two

• Negative one

• Positive one

Why does calcium have two dots in its electron configuration?

• It has two protons

• It has two neutrons

• It has two valence electrons

• It has two shells

What is the name of the compound formed by calcium and chlorine?

• Calcium dichloride

• Calcium chlorite

• Calcium chlorate

• Calcium chloride

Which element has a valence electron configuration of 2-8-7?

• Nitrogen

• Chlorine

• Fluorine

• Oxygen

What is the charge of an oxygen ion?

• Positive one

• Positive two

• Negative one

• Negative two