Ionic and Covalent Compounds Worksheet
Explore the fundamental differences between ionic and covalent compounds, including how atoms bond and the properties of each type of compound.
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Ionic and Covalent Compounds
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will test your understanding of ionic and covalent compounds.
1. Which type of bond involves the TRANSFER of electrons between atoms?
Covalent bond
Ionic bond
Metallic bond
Hydrogen bond
2. Which type of bond involves the SHARING of electrons between atoms?
Ionic bond
Covalent bond
Metallic bond
Hydrogen bond
3. Ionic bonds typically form between a metal and a .
4. Covalent bonds typically form between two .
5. In an ionic bond, one atom loses electrons and becomes a positive ion, while the other atom gains electrons and becomes a ion.
6. Ionic compounds usually have high melting and boiling points.
True
False
7. Covalent compounds are generally good conductors of electricity.
True
False
8. Describe one key difference between an ionic bond and a covalent bond.
Observe the illustrations below. One shows an ionic bond, and the other shows a covalent bond. Label each image with the correct bond type.
Bond Type:
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