1. An atom which loses an electron forms   a polymer.   an anion.   a cation.   a covalent bond.   Hint Half-n-half Clue   2. Ionic compounds are usually   soluble in aldehydes.   soluble in ethers.   soluble in water.   soluble in alcohols.   Half-n-half Clue   3. Which of the following forces is the weakest:   Hydrogen Bond   Covalent Bond   Van der Waal forces   Electrostatic forces   Half-n-half Clue   4. Inert gases do not react with any other element because   their outermost electron level is filled with 8 electrons.   the temperature is not high enough.   the pressure is not high enough.   their nucleus is very small.   Half-n-half Clue   5. Which of the following compounds is ionic?   NaCl   CH4   HCl   H2O   Half-n-half Clue   6. Ionic compounds conduct electricity in   Fused state or solution state.   Powdered State.   Amorphous State.   Crystalline State.   Half-n-half Clue   7. How many electrons are required in the outermost shell of an element for it to be stable?   8   4   6   2   Half-n-half Clue