1. An atom which gains an electron forms   a covalent bond.   a hydrogen bond.   an anion.   a cation.   Hint Half-n-half Clue   2. Ionic compounds are usually   soluble in ethers.   soluble in alcohols.   soluble in aldehydes.   soluble in water.   Half-n-half Clue   3. Ionic compounds conduct electricity in   Crystalline State.   Fused state or solution state.   Powdered State.   Amorphous State.   Half-n-half Clue   4. High solubility of alcohol in water is due to the formation of   covalent bonds.   paramagnetic bonds.   hydrogen bonds.   ionic bonds.   Half-n-half Clue   5. A chemical bond formed by exchange of electrons is called   a magnetic bond.   an ionic bond.   a covalent bond.   a hydrate bond.   Half-n-half Clue   6. Which of the following compounds is ionic?   NaCl   HCl   H2O   CH4   Half-n-half Clue   7. Atoms take part in bond formation to   increase their charge density.   neutralize their charge.   attain a stable electronic configuration.   increase their energy.   Half-n-half Clue