Ionic and Covalent Compounds Worksheet
Explore the differences between ionic and covalent bonds and their resulting compounds with this comprehensive worksheet for Grade 7 Science.
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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 knowledge 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 of the following is typically formed between a metal and a nonmetal?
Covalent compound
Ionic compound
Element
Mixture
1. In an ionic bond, electrons are from one atom to another.
2. Covalent bonds involve the of electrons between atoms.
3. Compounds formed by ionic bonds are typically called .
4. Water (H₂O) is an example of a compound.
1. Ionic compounds generally have low melting and boiling points.
True
False
2. Covalent compounds are typically good conductors of electricity.
True
False
1. Describe the main difference in how electrons are involved in ionic vs. covalent bonding.
2. Give one example of an ionic compound and one example of a covalent compound.
Observe the diagrams below representing bond formation. Identify whether each diagram shows an ionic or covalent bond.
Diagram 1:
Diagram 2: