Ionic and Covalent Compounds Worksheet
Explore the fundamental differences between ionic and covalent compounds, including their formation, properties, and examples.
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Ionic and Covalent Compounds
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1. Which type of bond involves the transfer of electrons between atoms?
Covalent bond
Ionic bond
Metallic bond
Hydrogen bond
2. Compounds formed by sharing electrons are generally characterized by:
High melting points
Good electrical conductivity in solid state
Low solubility in water
Tendency to be gases or liquids at room temperature
3. An ionic bond typically forms between a and a .
4. In a covalent bond, electrons are between atoms.
5. Ionic compounds are generally soluble in water.
True
False
6. Covalent compounds typically have high melting and boiling points.
True
False
7. Briefly explain the main difference in electron behavior between ionic and covalent bonding.
8. Observe the diagrams below illustrating bond formation.
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B.
Identify which diagram (A or B) represents ionic bond formation and which represents covalent bond formation. Explain your reasoning for each.
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