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Ionic and Covalent Compounds

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Nonmetals tend to

a)

gain electrons

b)

lose electrons

2.
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
3.

Two atoms form a compound by the attraction between positive and negative charges.

a)

covalent compound

b)

ionic compound

c)

polymer

d)

organic compound

4.

True or False: An ionic bond forms when atoms of a non-metal give up electrons to atoms of a metal

a)

True

b)

False

5.

In all covalent bonds, valence electrons are

a)

lost

b)

gained

c)

shared equally

d)

shared

6.

Which two elements would NOT form an ionic bond?

a)

calcium and lithium

b)

calcium and oxygen

c)

lithium and oxygen

d)

calcium and carbon

7.

What type of compound is formed when atoms share electrons to have a complete octet?

a)

hydrocarbon

b)

covalent compound

c)

ionic compound

d)

inorganic compound

8.

What is the chemical formula for the ionic compound formed between magnesium and oxygen?

a)

MnO

b)

Mg2O

c)

MgO

d)

MnO2

9.

What is the chemical formula for sodium nitride?

a)

Na3N

b)

NaN3

c)

SN3

d)

S3N

10.

An example of a covalent compound is

a)

sodium floride

b)

calcium chloride

c)

carbon dioxide

d)

all of the above

11.

Identify the following compound as ionic or covalent: Na2SO4

a)

ionic

b)

covalent

12.

Identify the following compound as metallic, ionic or covalent: SO2

a)

ionic

b)

covalent

c)

metallic

13.

Identify the following compound as ionic or covalent: CO

a)

ionic

b)

covalent

14.
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