Exploring Ionic and Covalent Bond Properties

What are the two types of compounds discussed in the lab?

• Acidic and Basic

• Organic and Inorganic

• Ionic and Covalent

• Metallic and Non-metallic

What is the main characteristic of ionic compounds in terms of electricity?

• They conduct electricity only when in gaseous form

• They conduct electricity only when solid

• They do not conduct electricity

• They conduct electricity

What happens when the metal part of a screwdriver is tested for conductivity?

• The propeller spins

• The propeller does not spin

• The battery drains

• The screwdriver melts

Why does the plastic handle of the screwdriver not conduct electricity?

• Plastic is a good conductor

• Plastic is a superconductor

• Plastic is an insulator

• Plastic is a semiconductor

What is the result when sugar water is tested for conductivity?

• The probes melt

• The propeller spins

• The propeller does not spin

• The water evaporates

What is the result when salt water is tested for conductivity?

• The probes melt

• The water evaporates

• The propeller does not spin

• The propeller spins

At what time did the sugar start to melt during the experiment?

• 90 seconds

• 60 seconds

• 45 seconds

• 30 seconds

Why was the sugar melting experiment stopped at 45 seconds?

• The sugar was fully melted

• The timer malfunctioned

• The sugar started to burn and smoke

• The candle went out

What is the melting point of salt in Fahrenheit?

• 1000 degrees

• 1200 degrees

• 1474 degrees

• 2000 degrees

What was the conclusion for the salt melting experiment?

• Salt melted at 10 minutes

• Salt did not melt

• Salt melted at 5 minutes

• Salt evaporated