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Ionic Covalent Metallic

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 25mins

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Class
Date
1.

A bond between a metal and a nonmetal is called a(n)

a)

covalent bond

b)

ionic bond

c)

metallic bond

d)

transfer bond

2.

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

a)

ionic

b)

covalent

c)

metallic

3.

Identify the following compound as ionic or covalent: Na2SO4

a)

ionic

b)

covalent

4.

This type of bonding can be described as "I give, I get"

a)

ionic

b)

covalent

c)

metallic

5.

What happens to the electrons in a metallic bond?

a)

They are transferred from one atom to another.

b)

They are shared between two specific atoms.

c)

They form a sea of electrons that are free to move.

d)

They are localized around individual atoms.

6.

Why do ionic compounds conduct electricity when dissolved in water?

a)

The ions are free to move and carry charge.

b)

The electrons are free to move and carry charge.

c)

The molecules are free to move and carry charge.

d)

The covalent bonds break, allowing charge to flow.

7.

What is the primary reason ionic compounds have high melting points?

a)

Strong covalent bonds

b)

Strong electrostatic forces between ions

c)

Weak van der Waals forces

d)

Presence of free electrons

8.

The result of a sodium atom transferring an electron to a chlorine atom.

a)

Each atom ends up with a more stable electron arrangement.

b)

The sodium atom becomes more stable, but the chlorine atom

becomes less stable.

c)

The chlorine atom becomes more stable, but the sodium atom

becomes less stable.

d)

Each atom ends up with a less stable electron arrangement.

9.

Which of the following best describes the process of ionic bond formation?

a)

Sharing of electrons between atoms

b)

Transfer of electrons from one atom to another

c)

Overlapping of electron clouds

d)

Formation of a sea of electrons

10.

Which of the following statements correctly compares the solubility of ionic and metallic compounds in water?

a)

Both ionic and metallic compounds are highly soluble in water.

b)

Ionic compounds are generally soluble, while metallic compounds are not.

c)

Metallic compounds are generally soluble, while ionic compounds are not.

d)

Neither ionic nor metallic compounds are soluble in water.

11.

MgO is named ___ because it is ionic.

a)

monomagnesium monoxide

b)

magnesium monoxide

c)

magnesium oxide

d)

magnesium oxidate

12.

Which of the following best explains why metals are good conductors of electricity?

a)

The presence of ionic bonds

b)

The presence of free-moving electrons

c)

The presence of covalent bonds

d)

The presence of fixed ions

13.

Which of the following is a key difference between ionic and metallic bonds?

a)

Ionic bonds involve a sea of electrons, while metallic bonds involve electron transfer.

b)

Ionic bonds involve electron transfer, while metallic bonds involve a sea of electrons.

c)

Both involve electron sharing between atoms.

d)

Both involve electron transfer between atoms.

14.

Cobalt (II) chloride, CoCl2

a)

Ionic

b)

Covalent

c)

Metallic

15.

Which formula represents an ionic compound?

a)

CaCl2

b)

CH3OH

c)

CH4

d)

H2

16.

Which type of bond is characterized by the sharing of electron pairs between atoms?

a)

Ionic bond

b)

Covalent bond

c)

Metallic bond

d)

Hydrogen bond

17.

What type of bond is formed between sodium (Na) and chlorine (Cl) in table salt?

a)

Ionic bond

b)

Covalent bond

c)

Metallic bond

d)

Hydrogen bond

18.

Which of the following compounds is most likely to have metallic bonding?

a)

NaClNaCl

b)

H2OH_2O

c)

FeFe

d)

CO2CO_2

19.

In which type of bonding do atoms form a 'sea of electrons'?

a)

Ionic bonding

b)

Covalent bonding

c)

Metallic bonding

d)

Hydrogen bonding

20.

Which property is most characteristic of ionic compounds?

a)

High electrical conductivity in solid state

b)

High melting and boiling points

c)

Malleability and ductility

d)

Low solubility in water

21.

What happens to the electrons in a covalent bond?

a)

They are transferred from one atom to another.

b)

They are shared between two atoms.

c)

They form a sea of electrons.

d)

They are lost to the environment.

22.

Which of the following best describes the bonding in copper (Cu)?

a)

Ionic bonding

b)

Covalent bonding

c)

Metallic bonding

d)

Hydrogen bonding

23.

Why do metals typically have high melting points?

a)

Due to strong ionic bonds

b)

Due to strong covalent bonds

c)

Due to strong metallic bonds

d)

Due to weak van der Waals forces

24.

Which of the following is a property of covalent compounds?

a)

They conduct electricity when dissolved in water.

b)

They have high melting points.

c)

They are usually gases or liquids at room temperature.

d)

They are malleable and ductile.

25.

Which type of bond is typically formed between two nonmetals?

a)

Ionic bond

b)

Covalent bond

c)

Metallic bond

d)

Hydrogen bond