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15.1-15.2 Physical Science

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 5hrs 0mins

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Class
Date
1.

The force of attraction that holds atoms or ions together

a)

covalent compound

b)

chemical bond

c)

ionic bond

d)

valence electrons

2.

Compound made of oppositely charged ions

a)

covalent compound

b)

chemical bond

c)

ionic compound

d)

valence electrons

3.

Located in the outermost energy level of an atom; their behavior determines what kind of compound is formed

a)

covalent compound

b)

chemical bond

c)

ionic compound

d)

valence electrons

4.

A chemical compound formed by the sharing of electrons

a)

covalent compound

b)

chemical bond

c)

ionic compound

d)

valence electrons

5.

If it is brittle, dissolves easily in water, has a high melting point and conducts electric current it is a(n)

a)

valence electron

b)

ionic compound

c)

covalent compound

d)

sugar

6.

Which compound has the weaker chemical bond?

a)

ionic

b)

covalent

c)

metallic

d)

electric

7.

When a metal reacts with a nonmetal it makes

a)

an ionic compound

b)

a covalent compound

c)

a low melting point

d)

water molecule

8.

Most covalent compounds

a)

dissolve in water

b)

don't dissolve in water

c)

mix with water

d)

are positively charged in water

9.

Covalent compounds have

a)

high melting points

b)

low melting points

c)

no melting point

d)

strong bonds

10.

What is any compound that increases the number of hydronium (H3O+) ions dissolved in water called?

a)

base

b)

acid

c)

indicator

d)

neutral

11.

Why should a person NEVER taste or touch an unknown chemical?

a)

many are flavorless

b)

many are too sweet

c)

many are corrosive

d)

many are too salty

12.

What can corrosive substances destroy?

a)

sour things

b)

poisons

c)

lemons

d)

body tissue and clothing

13.

A compound that can reversibly change color depending on conditions such as pH is called a(n)

a)

indicator

b)

color meter

c)

color changer

d)

water molecule

14.

Two commonly used indicators are bromthymol blue and

a)

hydrocloric acid

b)

silver nitrate

c)

litmus paper

d)

color changer

15.

What color does blue litmus paper turn when acid is added to it

a)

green

b)

red

c)

blue

d)

orange

16.

What is produced when acids react with some metals

a)

oxygen gas

b)

metals

c)

silver crystals

d)

hydrogen gas

17.

Since acids form hydronium ions in water, solutions of acids can

a)

make oxygen

b)

break apart water molecules

c)

conduct electric current

d)

straighten hair

18.

Any compound that increases the number of hydroxide ions (OH-) when dissolved in water is a(n)

a)

gas

b)

sodium

c)

acid

d)

base

19.

The properties of bases include a bitter taste and a(n)

a)

strong bond

b)

slippery feel

c)

hydroxide lattice

d)

unpleasant odor

20.

What color does a base change red litmus paper to?

a)

blue

b)

purple

c)

green

d)

orange