Diatomic Elements and Ionic Compounds

The video tutorial covers essential chemistry concepts for an upcoming test. It explains covalent and ionic bonding, diatomic elements, and the mnemonic 'Brinkle HW' for remembering them. The tutorial also discusses ionization, metallic bonding, and the properties of metals. Additionally, it provides guidance on naming and building chemical compounds using the periodic table.

What type of bonding involves the sharing of electrons between atoms?

• Covalent bonding

• Ionic bonding

• Hydrogen bonding

• Metallic bonding

Which of the following is a diatomic element?

• Carbon

• Helium

• Neon

• Oxygen

What is the mnemonic used to remember diatomic elements?

• HOFBrIN

• HOFBrINCl

• BRINClHOF

• BRINClHW

What is the process of removing electrons from an atom called?

• Ionization

• Neutralization

• Reduction

• Oxidation

What is the regular repeating arrangement of atoms in ionic compounds known as?

• Crystal lattice

• Molecular structure

• Electron cloud

• Metallic bond

What property of metals allows them to be hammered into thin sheets?

• Flexibility

• Malleability

• Conductivity

• Ductility

Why are metals good conductors of electricity?

• They have a high melting point

• They have free-flowing electrons

• They are malleable

• They form crystal lattices

When naming a compound, which ion is named first?

• Neutral ion

• Diatomic ion

• Positive ion

• Negative ion

What is the correct name for a compound formed by calcium and oxygen?

• Calcium hydroxide

• Calcium peroxide

• Calcium dioxide

• Calcium oxide

How many chlorine atoms are needed to balance one magnesium atom in a compound?

• Three

• Two

• One

• Four