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Identifying Ionic, Covalent, and Metallic Compounds

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 41mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Metals + Metals typically form __________ compounds.

a)

ionic

b)

covalent

c)

metallic

2.

Metals + Nonmetals typically form ____________ compounds.

a)

ionic

b)

covalent

c)

metallic

3.

Nonmetals + Nonmetals typically form ____________ compounds.

a)

ionic

b)

covalent

c)

metallic

4.

LiNO3 is most likely a(n) _____________ compound.

a)

ionic

b)

covalent

c)

metallic

5.

Cu2Zn is most likely a(n) _____________ compound.

a)

ionic

b)

covalent

c)

metallic

6.

NaCl, table salt, is most likely a(n) _____________ compound.

a)

ionic

b)

covalent

c)

metallic

7.

Sucrose, C12H22O11, is table sugar -- and it is most likely a(n) _____________ compound.

a)

ionic

b)

covalent

c)

metallic

8.

The formula PH3 is most likely a(n) ________ compound.

a)

ionic

b)

covalent

c)

metallic

9.

The formula MgSO4 is most likely a(n) __________ compound

a)

ionic

b)

covalent

c)

metallic

10.

Co3Pb2 is most likely a(n) ____________ compound.

a)

ionic

b)

covalent

c)

metallic

11.

Ca3(PO4)2 is most likely a(n) _____________ compound.

a)

ionic

b)

covalent

c)

metallic

12.

If the elements sodium and phosphorus react together what type of compound would they most likely form?

a)

Ionic

b)

Covalent

c)

Metallic

13.

What type of compound is water?

a)

ionic

b)

covalent

c)

metallic

14.

Ammonia is a chemical used in some cleaning products. Ammonia is made from nitrogen and hydrogen. What type of compound is ammonia?

a)

ionic

b)

covalent

c)

metallic

15.

Brass is a substance that looks a lot like gold. It is used to make brass instruments like trumpets and trombones. It is also used in many other things like various fixtures for homes. Brass is predominantly made of copper and zinc atoms. Brass is most likely a(n) ___________ compound.

a)

ionic

b)

covalent

c)

metallic

16.

(NH4)3PO4 is most likely a(n) _____________ compoud.

a)

ionic

b)

covalent

c)

metallic