Naming and Bonding Practice Test

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Identify the type of bond in SO2.

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Covalent

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What is the name of the ionic compound SrO?

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Strontium oxide

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When naming binary ionic compounds, what is the suffix used for the second element?

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-ide

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Why do atoms form bonds?

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To achieve a stable electron configuration.

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Which type of compounds generally have high melting and boiling points?

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Ionic compounds.

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What is an ionic bond?

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A bond formed by the transfer of electrons from one atom to another.

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What is a covalent bond?

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A bond formed by the sharing of electrons between atoms.

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What is the difference between ionic and covalent compounds in terms of conductivity?

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Ionic compounds conduct electricity when dissolved in water, while covalent compounds do not.

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What is the general formula for naming binary ionic compounds?

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Name of the cation + name of the anion with -ide suffix.

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What is the significance of the octet rule in bonding?

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Atoms tend to bond in a way that gives them eight valence electrons.