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Substance Electrical Solubility in Water Melting Point
Conductivity
C10H8 No Not soluble 80°C
C12H22O11 No Soluble 164°C
NaCl Yes (in aqueous) Soluble 801°C
Refer to the Table
1. Based on the properties described in the table, which of the substances is/are ionic?
A. NaCl only C. NaCl and C12H12O11
B. C12H22O11 only D. C10H8 and C12H12O11
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Substance Electrical Solubility in Water Melting Point
Conductivity
C10H8 No Not soluble 80°C
C12H22O11 No Soluble 164°C
NaCl Yes (in aqueous) Soluble 801°C
Refer to the Table
2. Which of the above substances is/are covalent?
A. C12H22O11 only C. NaCl and C10H8
B. NaCl only D. C10H8 and C12H12O11
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3. Ionic compounds have strong attractive forces between cations and anions, making it hard to break the bond. Thus,
a high temperature is required to change its state from solid to liquid. Among the substances below, which has the
highest melting point?
A. C12H22011 C. C6H1206
B. C10H8 D. NaCl
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4. Why do metals not shatter into pieces when hammered?
A. The innermost electrons are strongly attracted to the nucleus of the atoms.
B. The innermost electrons are moving around the atoms.
C. The loosely-bound electrons are tightly attached to atoms.
D. The loosely-bound electrons permit the layers of atomic kernels to slide past one another.
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5. When does an atom become an anion?
A When it gains one or more C When it shares one or more
. electrons . electrons
B When it loses one or more D When it loses one or more protons
. electrons .
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6. When does aluminum form a cation and become Al3+?
A. When it gains 3 electrons
B. When it loses 3 electrons
C. When it gains 13 electrons
D. When it loses 10 electrons
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7. What is the charge of magnesium when it loses 2 electrons?
A. Mg2- C. Mg2+
B. Mg12- D. Mg12+
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8. Why do atoms tend to lose or gain electrons?
A. To attain noble gas configuration and become stable.
B. To decrease its atomic size.
C. To increase its atomic size.
D. To form ions essential for maintaining a healthy body.
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9. Based on the illustration above, how is an ionic bond formed?
A. Metallic atoms share electrons.
B. Nonmetallic atoms share electrons.
C. Electron transfers from nonmetal atom to another nonmetal atom.
D. Electron transfers from metal atom to nonmetal atom.
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10. Which of the properties below is generally exhibited by covalent compounds?
A. Conducts electricity in the molten phase.
B. Conducts heat easily.
C. Has a low melting point.
D. Has a high boiling point.