WorksheetsIonic/Covalent Compounds Weekly Assessment
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 48mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Elements combine to form __________.
a)
compounds
b)
atoms
c)
positive ions
d)
negative ions
2.
What part of an atom is involved in chemical bonding?
a)
protons
b)
neutrons
c)
electrons
d)
nucleus
3.
How many valence electrons does nitrogen have?
a)
3
b)
2
c)
5
d)
1
4.
Where are the non-metals located on the periodic table?
a)
All over
b)
On the left side of the "staircase"
c)
On the right side of the "staircase"
5.
Compounds made from only nonmetals are _________________ compounds.
a)
ionic
b)
covalent
c)
metallic
d)
chemical
6.
A covalent bond involves a __________ of electrons.
a)
sharing
b)
borrowing
c)
exchanging
d)
switching
7.
Low melting point and low solubility in water are general properties of ______________________ compounds
a)
ionic
b)
covalent
c)
chemical
d)
glucose
8.
Why do atoms share electrons?
a)
To attain the electron configuration of a noble gas.
b)
To become ions and take a charge
c)
to increase the mass
d)
it's a nice thing to do.
9.
What do we call a covalent bond where electrons are shared UNEVENLY or UNEQUALLY?
a)
Ionic
b)
Polar Covalent
c)
Nonpolar Covalent
d)
Van der Waals Force
10.
How many valence electrons does hydrogen have?
a)
4
b)
3
c)
2
d)
1
11.
Outer shell electrons are called
a)
outer electrons
b)
valence electrons
c)
negatives
d)
super electrons
12.
Nonmetals tend to
a)
gain electrons
b)
lose electrons
13.
Metals tend to
a)
gain electrons
b)
lose electrons
14.
If my charge becomes 2+ what does that say about me?
a)
I am stealing 2 electrons
b)
I am losing 2 electrons
c)
I am in period 2
d)
I have an atomic # of 2
15.
If I gain electrons I become
a)
Positive because I've added to my atom
b)
negative because I've added electrons
c)
same because i'm balanced
d)
equal because now I have electrons
16.
When metals bond with non-metals they form what type of bonds
a)
covalent
b)
ionic
c)
cooperative
d)
lewis
17.
When a nonmetal gains electrons, it becomes this type of ion.
a)
Anion
b)
Cation
18.
When a metal loses electrons, it becomes this type of ion.
a)
anion
b)
cation
19.
When an ionic compound is formed, its charge is
a)
negative
b)
neutral (no charge)
c)
positive
20.
Identify the following compound as ionic or covalent: SO2
a)
ionic
b)
covalent
21.
Is the formula S4N4 an ionic or covalent compound?
a)
ionic
b)
covalent
22.
Which of the following is NOT an ionic compound:
a)
CaO
b)
NaOH
c)
BaCl2
d)
CH4
23.
Identify the following compound as ionic or covalent: SO2
a)
ionic
b)
covalent
24.
Where are metals located on the periodic table?
a)
Blue
b)
Green
c)
Red
25.
Where are the nonmetals located on the periodic table?
a)
Blue
b)
Red
c)
Green
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