Naming Ionic and Covalent Bonds Worksheet
A Grade 8 science worksheet focusing on identifying and naming ionic and covalent compounds.
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Naming Ionic and Covalent Bonds
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will test your knowledge of identifying and naming 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. What is the correct name for the ionic compound NaCl?
Sodium chlorine
Sodium chloride
Chlorine sodium
Monosodium chloride
3. Which of the following compounds is an example of a covalent bond?
KCl
H₂O
CaF₂
MgO
4. In a covalent bond, electrons are between atoms.
5. The name of the compound with the formula CO₂ is .
6. An ionic bond typically forms between a metal and a .
7. All compounds containing oxygen are covalent.
True
False
8. The compound PCl₃ is named phosphorus trichloride.
True
False
9. Explain the main difference between how ionic and covalent bonds form.
10. Name the following compounds:
a) KBr:
b) SO₃:
Observe the diagrams below representing different types of chemical bonds. Identify each as either 'Ionic' or 'Covalent'.
11. This diagram shows a(n) bond.
12. This diagram shows a(n) bond.
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