WorksheetsChemical Bonding Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is ionic bonding?
A bond that occurs in gases only
A bond between two non-metal atoms
A bond between metal and non-metal atoms
A bond formed by sharing electrons
What happens during ionic bonding?
Electrons are shared between atoms
Electrons are transferred from one atom to another
Atoms repel each other
Atoms form covalent bonds
What is covalent bonding?
A bond formed by the transfer of electrons
A bond that only occurs in solid states
A bond formed by the attraction between metal atoms
A bond formed by sharing valence electrons
Which of the following is a property of ionic compounds?
They have low melting points
They conduct electricity in solid state
They are always gases
They are composed of metals and non-metals
What happens to ionic compounds when dissolved in water?
They form gases
They do not dissolve
They form ions
They become solid
Which of the following describes molecular compounds?
They are composed of metals
They generally conduct electricity
They are formed by covalent bonds
They are always solid
What is a characteristic of molecular compounds?
They conduct electricity in solid state
They always have high melting points
They can be solids, liquids, or gases
They are composed of metal and non-metal atoms
What does the prefix 'co-' in covalent mean?
None
Single
Opposite
Together or part
What is the result of valence electrons being shared?
No bonding
Metallic bonding
Covalent bonding
Ionic bonding
Which type of bonding involves the attraction between two nuclei?
Metallic bonding
Covalent bonding
Hydrogen bonding
Ionic bonding
What is a common property of ionic compounds in solid state?
They are ductile
They are malleable
They are good conductors of electricity
They are brittle
Which of the following is NOT a property of molecular compounds?
They are composed of non-metals
They conduct electricity
They can be liquids
They can be gases
What type of elements typically form ionic bonds?
Metals only
Metals and non-metals
Noble gases
Non-metals only
What is the state of ionic compounds at room temperature?
Gaseous
Plasma
Liquid
Solid
What is the main characteristic of covalent bonds?
They are always strong
They are formed between metals
They involve electron sharing
They involve electron transfer
