The Diversity of Matter and Chemical Bonding

Ionic and covalent bonding, polarity, and intermolecular forces.

10 questions, free, marked as you go with a worked explanation on every one.

What this covers

What type of bond forms between a metal and a non-metal, such as in NaCl?
Which molecule is non-polar overall despite containing polar bonds?
Why does water have a much higher boiling point than expected for its size?
Which pair of atoms would form the most polar bond?
Solid sodium chloride does not conduct electricity, but molten sodium chloride does. Why?
Which properties are typical of ionic compounds? Select all that apply.
How many electrons are shared in a double bond, such as the C=O bond in CO₂?
Which best explains why oil and water do not mix?
A student is given a sample of the ionic compound formed between calcium and chlorine. Using the charges on the two ions to work out the formula, calculate the molar mass of the compound. Use Ca = 40.08 g/mol and Cl = 35.45 g/mol.
Use the table. Which bond is the most ionic in character?