Types of Bonds (Introduction)

When two nonmetals share valence electrons, they form...

• an ionic bond

• a covalent bond

• a metallic bond

• the Fellowship of the Ring

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When a metal gives valence electrons to a nonmetal, they form

• an ionic bond

• a covalent bond

• a metallic bond

• a dance circle

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Ionic bonds are formed between atoms with

• a zero-to-small electronegativity difference

• a medium electronegativity difference

• a medium-to-large electronegativity difference

• similar haircuts

Covalent bonds are formed between atoms with

• a zero-to-small electronegativity difference

• a medium electronegativity difference

• a medium-to-large electronegativity difference

• matching shoes

The compounds that are most soluble in water are...

• ionic

• covalent

• metallic

• good at swimming

Rank the compounds from lowest to highest melting point.

• ionic, covalent, metallic

• covalent, metallic, ionic

• metallic, covalent, ionic

• They're all the same.

______ compounds conduct electricity best when dissolved in water, while ______ compounds conduct electricity best as solids.

• covalent, ionic

• ionic, metallic

• metallic, ionic

• ionic, covalent

A compound dissolves in water, has a high melting point, and doesn't conduct electricity as a solid. What is it?

• Ionic

• Covalent

• Metallic

• A mystery

A compound does not dissolve water, has a low melting point, and conducts electricity as a solid. What is it?

• Ionic

• Covalent

• Metallic

• A mystery

A compound dissolves in water, has a medium melting point, and doesn't conduct electricity as a solid. What is it?

• Ionic

• Covalent

• Metallic

• A mystery