Review on Bonding & Polarity

If a potassium atom loses one electron, a positive ion results.

• True

• False

Elements on the LEFT side of the periodic table will most likely form:

• positive ions

• neutral ions

• negative ions

• none of these

Which of the following is true of ionic bonds?

• Electrons are shared during bonding

• Electrons are not involved with bonding

• Electrons are completely transferred during bonding

• All of the above

What is the correct name for this formula: AlPO₄

• Aluminum phosphorus

• Aluminum phosoxide

• Aluminum phosphate

• Aluminum quatrophosphate

Covalent bonds are formed between two metallic elements.

• True

• False

Which of the following are ionic compounds? Tick all that applies.

• calcium chloride

• carbon tetrachloride

• aluminum bromide

• silicon dioxide

• sulfur hexafluoride

Covalent bonds are stronger than ionic bonds.

• True

• False

What molecule is this?

• CO

• C₂O

• CO₂

• C₂O₂

Ionic or covalent?

NaF

• Ionic

• Covalent

Ionic or covalent?

NH₃

• Ionic

• Covalent