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Properties of Chemical bonds

Total questions: 41

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

An atom shares an electron with another atom in a

a)

covalent bond

b)

ionic bond

c)

hydrogen bond

2.

If a molecule is said to be "polar," that means it

a)

has a charge (positive end and negative end)

b)

has no charge

c)

is a white bear

3.

Chemical bond is ...

a)

the physical mixing of two different atoms.

b)

the force that holds two atoms together

c)

the energy used up when two atoms combined.

d)

the temperature that changes the phase of matter.

4.

Which is not true of the chemical bond shown on the diagram?

a)

An electron from Na is transferred to Cl.

b)

The bond is ionic since electron is shared by the two atoms.

c)

A metal and a non-metal are involved in the bonding.

d)

Na will become positively charged and Cl will be negatively charged.

5.

Which two statements are correct about the figure shown?

a)

It is a covalent bond.

b)

Hydrogen atoms loss electrons and Carbon gains the atoms.

c)

It happens on metal and on another non-metal.

d)

The valence electrons are shared by both atoms.

6.

Why does an atom tend to chemically bond with another atom?

a)

To become more stable

b)

To remain on its present state

c)

To maintain its energy

d)

To decrease its stability

7.

Which two are ionic compounds?

a)

NaCl

b)

HCl

c)

CH4

d)

CaO

8.

Check two general properties of a molecular compound.

a)

Hard

b)

Soft

c)

Low melting point

d)

poor conductor of electricity when in solid state.

9.

Which two are molecular compounds?

a)

MgO

b)

Al2O3

c)

CO2

d)

H2O

10.

Covalent bonds are formed between

a)

metals

b)

non-metals

c)

metal and non-metal

d)

metalloids

11.
Which of these is covalent?
a)
NaCl
b)
Pb(NO3)2
c)
CO2
d)
AlCl3
12.
Beryllium will ____ valence electrons when forming an ionic bond.
a)
lose 4
b)
gain 4
c)
lose 2
d)
gain 2
13.
Nitrogen will ____ valence electrons when forming an ionic bond.
a)
gain 1
b)
lose 1
c)
gain 3
d)
lose 3
14.
Elements on the LEFT side of the periodic table will most likely form:
a)
Positive ions
b)
Negative ions
c)
Neutral Ions
d)
None of these
15.

Which of the following atoms is most likely to bond with another atom?

a)
b)
c)
d)
16.

Atom A has seven electrons in its outer shell. Atom B has one electron in its outer shell. They react and bond. Now both atoms have eight electrons in their outer shells. What kind of bond has formed?

a)

Covalent

b)

Ionic

c)

Metallic

d)

Electron

17.
All covalent compounds
a)
are solids at room temperature
b)
contain ions
c)
consist of nonmetallic elements
d)
have high boiling points
18.
In general, this type of bond will form a compound with a high melting point.
a)
Ionic
b)
Covalent
19.

Molten compound conducts electricity.

a)

ionic compound

b)

molecular compound

20.

Some are solids, some are liquids, and some are gases at room temperature.

a)

ionic compounds

b)

molecular compounds

21.

When dissolved in water, the solution is a good conductor of electricity.

a)

ionic compounds

b)

molecular compounds

22.

When dissolved in water, the solution does NOT conduct electricity.

a)

ionic compounds

b)

molecular compounds

23.

usually hard but brittle

a)

ionic compounds

b)

molecular compounds

24.
Formed when a non-metal shares electrons with another non-metal.
a)
ionic compound
b)
molecular compound
25.
Which of the following is a molecular compound?
a)
CaO
b)
NaCl
c)
CaCl2
d)
CH4
26.

Which of the following is TRUE about ionic compounds?

a)

They have low melting and boiling points.

b)

They can conduct electricity in the solid state.

c)

They are stronger than covalent bonds.

d)

They are usually formed from 2 metals.

27.

The following properties are all characteristics of ionic compounds EXCEPT

a)

high melting and boiling points

b)

soft

c)

crystal lattice structure

d)

conduct electricity when dissolved in water

28.
Which of the following is a property of an ionic compound?
a)
high melting point
b)
soft
c)
malleable
d)
liquid at room temperature
29.

What type of forces hold on an ionic lattice together?

a)

Electrostatic attraction forces

b)

Covalent bond

c)

Metallic bond

d)

Van der Waals forces

30.

What properties does an ionic compound have?

a)

A low boiling point and it conducts electricity when dissolved in water

b)

A high melting and it conducts electricity when liquid

c)

A high boiling point and it conducts electricity when solid

31.

Ionic compounds conduct electricity when dissolved in water. Which statement below best explains the property?

a)

Ions are free to move.

b)

Electrons are free to move.

c)

Bonds are strong.

d)

There are weak intermolecular forces of attraction.

32.

True or false? Ionic compounds have low boiling points.

a)

true

b)

false

33.

Why do ionic compounds NOT conduct electricity when they are in their solid state?

a)

Their ions are free to move.

b)

Their ions are held in fixed positions.

c)

Their electrons are free to move

d)

Their electrons are held in a fixed state

34.

Why do ionic compounds conduct electricity when they are molten or dissolved?

a)

Their ions are free to move.

b)

Their ions are held in fixed positions.

c)

Their electrons are free to move

d)

Their electrons are held in a fixed state

35.

Magnesium oxide is insoluble in water. Can magnesium oxide conduct electricity?

Select yes or no and a reason.

a)

Yes

b)

No

c)

Magnesium oxide can be heated so that it melts and conducts electricity.

d)

Magnesium oxide doesn't dissolve, so it stays in its solid state and doesn't conduct electricity.

36.
Have a low m.p. (< 200°C)
a)
ionic compounds
b)
covalent compounds
37.
Have a high m.p. (1000°C-3000°C)
a)
ionic compounds
b)
covalent compounds
38.
usually soft
a)
ionic compounds
b)
covalent compounds
39.
forms ions in solution
a)
ionic compounds
b)
covalent compounds
40.
electrolytes
a)
ionic compounds
b)
covalent compounds
41.

Compounds composed of a ______________ and _____________ like the compound CaCl2 , are ionic compounds.

a)

metal ... metal

b)

nonmetal ... nonmetal

c)

metal ... nonmetal