Question 1

Which of the following best describes an ionic bond?

Accepted Answer

A bond formed by the attraction between oppositely charged ions, with no sharing of electrons.

Question 2

Methane ($CH_4$) is an example of which type of chemical bond?

Accepted Answer

Covalent bond

Question 3

Which statement about double covalent bonds is correct?

Accepted Answer

They involve the sharing of two pairs of electrons between atoms.

Question 4

What is the chemical formula for sucrose, and what does it indicate?

Accepted Answer

$C_{12}H_{22}O_{11}$; it shows the relative numbers of atoms of each kind in the compound.

Question 5

Which of the following is a property of polar covalent bonds?

Accepted Answer

Electrons are shared unequally, resulting in partial charges ($\delta^+$ and $\delta^-$) on atoms.

Question 6

What is the main physiological importance of hydrogen bonds?

Accepted Answer

They determine the shapes of complex molecules like proteins and DNA.

Question 7

Which of the following best explains why sodium chloride ($NaCl$) forms a crystal structure?

Accepted Answer

Because oppositely charged ions attract each other and arrange in a repeating pattern.

Question 8

A solution has a pH of 3. What is the concentration of hydrogen ions ($[H^+]$) compared to a solution with pH 5?

Accepted Answer

It is 100 times higher.

Question 9

Which of the following is true about buffers in biological systems?

Accepted Answer

Buffers neutralize the effects of adding small amounts of acid or base to a solution.

Question 10

Which molecule is formed when two hydrogen molecules react with one oxygen molecule?

Accepted Answer

$2H_2 + O_2 \rightarrow 2H_2O$

Question 11

Which of the following is a real-world example of an ionic compound used to prevent iodine deficiency?

Accepted Answer

Potassium iodide ($KI$)

Question 12

What is the role of enzymes in chemical reactions within cells?

Accepted Answer

They act as catalysts to reduce the activation energy needed for reactions.

Question 13

Which of the following best describes a polyatomic ion?

Accepted Answer

A charged group of covalently bonded atoms.

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a property of water due to hydrogen bonding?

Accepted Answer

Formation of crystals

Question 15

Which of the following best explains why sodium fluoride ($NaF$) is used in dental care?

Accepted Answer

It provides fluoride ions that help prevent tooth decay.

Question 16

Which of the following is true about the octet rule in covalent bonding?

Accepted Answer

Atoms share electrons to achieve a full outer shell of 8 electrons.

Question 17

Which of the following is a correct statement about acids and bases?

Accepted Answer

Acids increase the concentration of $H^+$ ions in solution.

Question 18

Which of the following is a correct example of a chemical reaction involving the formation of water?

Accepted Answer

$2H_2 + O_2 \rightarrow 2H_2O$

Question 19

Which of the following best describes the difference between nonpolar and polar covalent bonds?

Accepted Answer

Nonpolar covalent bonds involve equal sharing of electrons, while polar covalent bonds involve unequal sharing.

Chapter 2: Ionic, Covalent, and Hydrogen Bonds; Acids, Bases, and Salts

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