Ionic vs Covalent Compounds Quiz

Ionic Bonds

• metal with nonmetal

• nonmetal with nonmetal

Which of the following best describes ionic bonding?

• Sharing of electrons between atoms

• Transfer of electrons from one atom to another

• Overlapping of electron clouds

• Formation of a metallic lattice

What is a characteristic feature of covalent bonds?

• High melting and boiling points

• Formation of ions

• Sharing of electron pairs between atoms

• Conductivity in solid state

Which property is typical of ionic compounds?

• Low melting points

• Solubility in non-polar solvents

• Electrical conductivity when dissolved in water

• Malleability

Covalent compounds are generally:

• Good conductors of electricity

• Soluble in water

• Soluble in organic solvents

• Hard and brittle

Which of the following statements is true about ionic bonds?

• They are formed between two non-metals

• They involve the sharing of electrons

• They are generally weaker than covalent bonds

• They are formed between metals and non-metals

What is the typical state of matter for ionic compounds at room temperature?

• Gas

• Liquid

• Solid

• Plasma

Which of the following is a property of covalent compounds?

• High electrical conductivity in molten state

• High melting and boiling points

• Low melting and boiling points

• Formation of crystal lattice

How do ionic and covalent bonds differ in terms of electron movement?

• Ionic bonds involve electron sharing, covalent bonds involve electron transfer

• Ionic bonds involve electron transfer, covalent bonds involve electron sharing

• Both involve electron sharing

• Both involve electron transfer

Which of the following is an example of an ionic compound?

• HCl

• NaCl