Covalent and Ionic Compound Properties

Relatively soft

• Ionic

• Covalent

What set of elements is most likely to form a covalent compound?

• Na and O

• Na and K

• O and C

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No electronegativity difference between two atoms leads to a

• Pure polar covalent bond

• Pure non-polar covalent bond

• Pure ionic bond

• None of these

The above atoms are sharing valence electrons, what type of bond is this?

• Ionic

• Covalent

• Hydrogen

• James

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Which compound can conduct electricity in molten and aqueous state?

• Ionic compound

• Covalent compound

Covalent bonds can be found as _______?

• only solids

• solids and liquids

• solids, liquids and gases

What is a property of covalent bonds?

• They are pretty

• They have a LOW melting point

• They can dissolve in water

Choose the properties that describe ionic compounds. (Hint there are 3 three correct answers)

• high melting point

• low melting point

• solids

• dissolve in water

• bond between 2 nonmetals

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Which type of compound typically has a high melting point and conducts electricity when dissolved in water?

• A) Ionic compound

• B) Covalent compound

• C) Metallic compound

• D) Molecular compound

What type of bond is formed when electrons are shared between atoms?

• A) Ionic bond

• B) Covalent bond

• C) Metallic bond

• D) Hydrogen bond