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Chemical bonding II

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
________ molecules are found in nature as single atom elements
a)
polyatomic
b)
monatomic
c)
elemental
d)
diatomic
2.

______ molecules are found in nature as pairs of two atoms of the same type covalently bonded together.

a)

Diatomic

b)

Monatomic

c)

Polyatomic

d)

Network

3.

Which of the following types of elements can exist in monatomic form?

a)

alkali metals

b)

transition metals

c)

halogens

d)

noble gases

4.

Which of the following types of elements can exist in nature as diatomic molecules?

a)

alkali metals

b)

transition metals

c)

halogens

d)

noble gases.

5.
Why do bonds form?
a)
To fill the valence shell of electrons for the elements involved
b)
to release energy stored in the bonds
c)
because whenever you mix two chemicals, there will be a reaction
d)
because of attraction
6.
A substance which has a high melting point, conducts electricity when dissolved in water, and has a crystalline structure probably has what type of bond?
a)
Ionic
b)
Metallic
c)
Covalent
d)
Crystalline
7.
What type of bond is illustrated above?
a)
Metallic
b)
Ionic
c)
Covalent
d)
Wiggly
8.
A solid substance is an excellent conductor of electricity. The chemical bonds in this substance are most likely?
a)
ionic, because the valence electrons are shared between atoms
b)
covalent, because the valence electrons are mobile
c)
metallic, because the valence electrons are stationary
d)
metallic, because the valence electrons are mobile
9.

A mixture of two or elements at least one of which is a metal is called

a)

an ion

b)

an alloy

c)

steel

d)

a crystal

10.

Bonds formed by transferring electrons from one atom to another are

a)

ionic

b)

metallic

c)

non polar covalent

d)

covalent

11.

Bonds formed by sharing electrons between atoms are

a)

ionic

b)

metallic

c)

covalent

d)

dipole-dipole

12.

A compound is made of two nonmetals. It is

a)

ionic

b)

metallic

c)

covalent

13.

A compound forms between a metal and a nonmetal. It is

a)

ionic

b)

metallic

c)

covalent

14.

Ionic compounds are held together by

a)

intermolecular forces

b)

electrostatic forces

c)

magnetic forces

d)

nuclear forces

15.

A compound that is a poor conductor and has low melting and boiling points is most likely

a)

ionic

b)

metallic

c)

covalent

16.

Which compound is held together by electrostatic forces?

a)

NO2

b)

CaSO4

c)

Aluminum

d)

P4O10

17.

Which compound would have a very low melting point?

a)

sodium chloride

b)

copper (II) sulfate

c)

sulfur dioxide

d)

aluminum

18.

Which solid would be a good conductor?

a)

sodium chloride

b)

copper (II) sulfate

c)

glucose

d)

aluminum

19.

Which compound would be a good conductor when in solution?

a)

aluminum

b)

sulfur dioxide

c)

ammonia

d)

sodium nitrate

20.

Which of the following can exist in monatomic form?

a)

Oxygen

b)

Copepr

c)

Sodium

d)

Argon