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Unit 3 Review: Introduction to Chemical Bonding

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which statement correctly describes the two materials shown?

a)

The rubber polymer used in rubber bands is a short molecule that creates inflexible materials.

b)

The rubber polymer used in rubber bands is a long molecule that creates flexible materials.

c)

Calcium oxide, also known as lime, is a short molecule so it makes flexible materials.

d)

Calcium oxide, also known as lime, is a long molecule so it makes inflexible materials.

2.

An engineer is creating a new material that will conduct electricity. Which element would the engineer choose? Why?

a)

Sulfur. It is a good insulator

b)

Magnesium. It is a good insulator.

c)

Sulfur. It has contains that have the ability to conduct electricity.

d)

Magnesium. It contains ions that have the ability to conduct electricity.

3.

Which model shown could represent a diatomic molecule of I2?

a)

Model 1

b)

Model 2

c)

Model 3

d)

None

4.

Which model could represent a compound that is soluble in water, conducts heat and electricity, and has a high melting point?

a)

Model 1

b)

Model 2

c)

Model 3

d)

None

5.

Which of the following questions would a chemistry student need to ask before writing the name of a binary chemical compound?

a)

Are both elements nonmetals?

b)

What is the mass number of each element?

c)

Is one of the elements a metal?

d)

How many valence electrons does the cation have?

6.

What is the correct name and formula for the binary ionic compound formed from Mn4+ and O2-?

a)

Mn2O4, Manganese oxide

b)

Mn4O2, Manganese(IV) oxide

c)

MnO2, Manganese(IV) dioxide

d)

MnO2, Manganese(IV) oxide

7.

What is the correct name for the compound with the formula N2O5?

a)

nitrogen pentoxide

b)

nitrogen (V) oxide

c)
nitrogen oxide
d)
dinitrogen pentoxide
8.

What is the chemical formula of the ionic compound shown?

a)

Al2O3

b)

AlO

c)

Al3O2

d)

Al3O3

9.

What type of chemical bonding is shown in the model?

a)

nonpolar covalent

b)

polar covalent

c)

ionic

d)

metallic

10.

What is the correct name for CuO?

a)

copper oxide

b)

copper monoxide

c)

copper (II) oxide

d)

copper (I) oxide

11.

What is the correct formula for carbon tetrachloride?

a)

C4Cl

b)

CCl3

c)

CCl4

d)

CCl5

12.

What type of chemical bond would form between magnesium and chlorine?

a)

nonpolar covalent

b)

polar covalent

c)

ionic

d)

metallic

13.

What type of chemical bond would form between fluorine and chlorine?

a)

nonpolar covalent

b)

polar covalent

c)

ionic

d)

metallic

14.

Which of the following binary ionic compounds has the general formula X2Y?

a)

Na2O because the sodium cation has a +2 charge and binds to Group 6A nonmetals in a 1:2 ratio

b)

Na2O because the sodium cation has a +1 charge and binds to Group 6A nonmetals in a 2:1 ratio

c)

CaCl2 because the calcium cation has a +2 charge and binds to Group 7A nonmetals in a 2:1 ratio

d)

CaCl2 because the calcium cation has a +1 charge and binds to Group 7A nonmetals in a 1:2 ratio

15.

Name this ionic compound, BaSO4.

a)

Barium sulfate

b)

Barium sulfur tetroxide

c)

Barium sulfide

d)

Barium sulfide oxide

16.

When writing the formula for a binary ionic compound containing a transition metal, a chemistry student needs to answer which of the following questions?

a)

What is the oxidation number of the anion?

b)

What does the Roman numeral represent?

c)

What is the atomic number of the metal cation?

d)

In which family does the metal belong?

17.

Which is the correct formula for calcium phosphate?

a)

Ca3P2

b)

CaPO4

c)

Ca3PO4

d)

Ca3(PO4)2

18.

Which statement correctly explains the number of sodium atoms needed to make sodium sulfide?

a)

1 sodium atom is needed because sodium donates one valence electron to sulfur.

b)

1 sodium atom is needed because sodium accepts one valence electron from sulfur.

c)

2 sodium atoms are needed because each sodium donates one valence electron to sulfur.

d)

2 sodium atoms are needed because each sodium accepts one valence electron from sulfur.

19.

Which question would a chemistry student need to ask to write the formula of a binary ionic compound formed with Group 5A nonmetals?

a)

Will Group 5A nonmetals lose valence electrons to bond with Group 2A metals in an X3Y2 formula?

b)

Will Group 5A nonmetals lose valence electrons to bond with Group 2A metals in an X2Y3 formula?

c)

Will Group 5A nonmetals gain valence electrons to bond with Group 2A metals in an X3Y2 formula?

d)

Will Group 5A nonmetals gain valence electrons to bond with Group 2A metals in an X2Y3 formula?

20.

Why do atoms form chemical bonds?

a)
To achieve a less stable electron configuration
b)
To increase their overall energy
c)
To prevent the formation of chemical compounds
d)

To achieve a complete octet and lower their overall energy.

21.

Ionic bonds are formed when

a)
atoms gain neutrons
b)
atoms transfer electrons
c)
atoms share electrons
d)
atoms lose protons
22.

When atoms share valence electrons, a _______ bond is formed.

a)
hydrogen
b)
metallic
c)
covalent
d)
ionic
23.

In naming covalent compounds, when does the first element get a prefix?

a)
When the first element is a nonmetal.
b)
When there is more than one atom of the first element present in the compound.
c)
When there is only one atom of the first element present in the compound.
d)
When the first element is a metal.
24.

What is the correct name for the compound with the formula CO2?

a)

carbon monoxide

b)

carbon dioxide

c)

carbon oxide

d)

carbon peroxide

25.

What is the oxidation number chromium in the ionic compound CrO3?

a)

+3

b)

+2

c)

+6

d)

+1