Covalent Compounds Worksheet
Explore the properties, formation, and naming conventions of covalent compounds in this Grade 9 science worksheet.
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1. Which of the following best describes a covalent bond?
Transfer of electrons between atoms
Sharing of electrons between atoms
Attraction between oppositely charged ions
Formation of a metallic lattice
2. Which of the following compounds is most likely to be covalent?
NaCl
MgCl2
CO2
K2O
3. Covalent compounds are formed between two atoms.
4. In a covalent bond, electrons are between atoms.
5. The smallest unit of a covalent compound is called a .
6. Explain why covalent compounds generally have lower melting and boiling points compared to ionic compounds.
7. Describe the difference between a polar covalent bond and a nonpolar covalent bond.
8. Covalent compounds typically conduct electricity when dissolved in water.
True
False
9. A double bond involves the sharing of four electrons between two atoms.
True
False
10. Observe the diagram below showing covalent bond formation. Using this diagram, explain how atoms achieve a stable electron configuration in covalent compounds.
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