Compare the three types of bonds based on valence electrons.
Explain why S-H bond lengths are longer than O-H bond lengths.
Which element has a greater bond energy, oxygen or nitrogen and why.
Determine if the following compounds are likely to have ionic or covalent bonds.
a) magnesium oxide b) strontium chloride
c) oxygen gas d) methane gas
Describe how it is possible for calcium hydroxide, Ca(OH)2 to have both ionic and covalent bonds.
Determine chemical formulas for the following ionic compounds:
a) magnesium sulfate b) rubidium bromide
c) chromium (II) fluoride d) nickel (I) carbonate
Name the following covalent compounds
a) As2O5 b) SiI4 c) P4S3 d) PCl3