Question 1

Which of the following statements best describes the difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

Accepted Answer

Ionic bonds result from the transfer of electrons from a metal to a nonmetal, while covalent bonds result from the sharing of electrons between two nonmetals.

Question 2

What is the charge on the ion formed by an element in Group 2A of the periodic table?

Accepted Answer

$$+2$$

Question 3

Which of the following compounds is ionic?

Accepted Answer

CaO

Question 4

A magnesium atom loses two electrons to form a magnesium ion. What is the electron configuration of the resulting ion?

Accepted Answer

It has the same electron configuration as neon.

Question 5

What is the formula for the compound formed between aluminum ions and oxide ions?

Accepted Answer

Al$$_2O$_3$$

Question 6

Which of the following ions is most abundant in the human body and is essential for nerve function?

Accepted Answer

Na$$^+$$

Question 7

What is the correct name for Fe(NO$$_3$$)$$_2$$?

Accepted Answer

Iron(II) nitrate

Question 8

Which of the following compounds will have the highest melting point?

Accepted Answer

KCl

Question 9

What is the formula for the compound formed between barium ions and nitrate ions?

Accepted Answer

Ba(NO$$_3$$)$$_2$$

Question 10

Which of the following is the correct systematic name for CuSO$$_4$$?

Accepted Answer

Copper(II) sulfate

Question 11

A compound contains potassium ions and sulfate ions. What is its formula?

Accepted Answer

K$$_2SO$_4$$

Question 12

Which of the following is a polyatomic ion?

Accepted Answer

NO$$_3^-$$

Question 13

What is the correct name for NaHCO$$_3$$?

Accepted Answer

Sodium bicarbonate

Question 14

Which of the following compounds is most likely to be a gas at room temperature?

Accepted Answer

NO$$_2$$

Question 15

What is the formula for the compound formed between ammonium ions and phosphate ions?

Accepted Answer

(NH$$_4$$)$$_3PO$_4$$

Question 16

Which of the following is the correct name for SnO$$_2$$?

Accepted Answer

Tin(IV) oxide

Question 17

Which of the following is an electrolyte when dissolved in water?

Accepted Answer

Na$$_2SO$_4$$

Question 18

What is the correct formula for calcium nitride?

Accepted Answer

Ca$$_3N$_2$$

Question 19

Which of the following is the correct name for HNO$$_2(aq$$)?

Accepted Answer

Nitrous acid

Question 20

Which of the following best explains why ionic compounds have high melting points?

Accepted Answer

They have strong electrostatic attractions between oppositely charged ions.

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