NAME :

Properties & Bonding of Ionic & Covalent CLASS :

Compounds DATE :
12 Questions

1. Which of the following is TRUE about ionic compounds?

A They are usually formed from 2
metals. B They are stronger than covalent
bonds.
C They have low melting and boiling D They can conduct electricity in the
points. solid state.
2. Which type of bond is formed from the sharing of electrons?
A covalent bond B ionic bond
3. Ionic compounds are usually formed from _____.
A two metals. B a metal and a nonmetal.
C two nonmetals.
4. What set of elements is most likely to form a covalent compound?
A Na and O B O and C
C Na and K
5. Which of the following is NOT TRUE about covalent compounds?
A They have low melting and boiling B They can conduct electricity when
points. dissolved in water (aqueous).
C They are formed from 2 nonmetals.
 6. Which set of elements is most likely to form an ionic compound?
A Na and O B C and O
C Na and K
7. Which element is most likely to form 2 bonds?
A Nitrogen B Carbon
C Fluorine D Sulfur
8. Which element is most likely to form 4 bonds?
A Nitrogen B Fluorine
C Sulfur D Carbon
9. The chemical formula for an ionic compound is arranged in the smallest whole
number ratio and is called the _____ formula.
A empirical B ionic
C molecular D isotopic
10. True or False: The chemical formula for a covalently bonded group of atoms is
called the molecular formula and it indicates the exact makeup of one molecule of
a substance.
A True B False
11. A single covalent bond is made up of _____ electrons.
A one B two
C three D four
12. True or False: Ionic compounds are usually liquids at room temperature.
A True B False