Ionic vs. Covalent Compounds Quiz

<p>Covalent compounds generally do not conduct electricity well. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>When testing an unusual compound that might behave differently (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The metal transfers its electrons to the nonmetal. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They form crystalline solids. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are often more flammable than ionic compounds. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They involve a metal and a nonmetal. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ionic compounds tend to be soluble in water. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are hard but brittle. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They can be solids, liquids, or gases. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Covalent bond (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ability of a substance to conduct electricity or heat when dissolved in water.

Compounds that form when atoms transfer electrons, usually soluble in water and good conductors of electricity.

Compounds formed when atoms share electrons; generally poor conductors of electricity when dissolved in water.

A method to determine the identity of a compound by measuring the temperature at which it changes from solid to liquid.

The acknowledgment that while general properties apply, there can be cases that don't fit these properties.

A positively charged ion formed when a metal loses electrons.

A negatively charged ion formed when a nonmetal gains electrons.

Ionic compounds are usually crystalline solids with high melting/boiling points and high polarity.

Covalent compounds can be solids, liquids, or gases, have lower melting/boiling points, and are softer.

Ionic compounds are often soluble in water, whereas covalent compounds usually are not.

Covalent compounds tend to be more flammable than ionic compounds.