Questions
Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
Which of the following statements is true according to the octet theory?
- During bond formation, the elements have a tendency to acquire unstable configuration.
- During bond formation, the elements merely change their configuration.
- During bond formation, the elements tend to acquire a noble gas configuration.
- None of these
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
Which of the following contains both covalent and ionic bonds?
- NaCl
- CH4
- NH4Cl
- H2O
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
How many lone pairs are there in a molecule of water?
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 0
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
In which of the following molecules of compounds is the octet rule violated?
- CO2
- N2
- CO
- None of the above
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
How many covalent bonds are present in carbon tetrachloride?
- 4
- 3
- 2
- 1
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
Which of the following is a characteristic of covalent compounds?
- They are good conductors of electricity.
- Covalent bonds are stronger than ionic bonds.
- They are mostly soluble in water.
- None of these
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
Consider that an electrovalent compound exists in the form XY. Which of the following can be the possible numbers of valence electrons in X and Y?
- X – 3, Y – 4
- X – 2, Y – 8
- X – 2, Y – 6
- X – 3, Y – 6
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
Choose the odd one out from the compounds given below.
- CaF2
- CH4
- KCl
- MgCl2
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
Which of the following elements will combine to form an ionic compound?
- Hydrogen and chlorine
- Aluminium and fluorine
- Carbon and hydrogen
- None of these
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
Which of the following has the highest melting and boiling points?
- HF
- CH4
- N2
- MgCl2