1. An atom which loses an electron forms   a cation.   a polymer.   an anion.   a covalent bond.   Hint Half-n-half Clue   2. Ionic compounds conduct electricity in   Fused state or solution state.   Amorphous State.   Powdered State.   Crystalline State.   Half-n-half Clue   3. High solubility of alcohol in water is due to the formation of   paramagnetic bonds.   hydrogen bonds.   ionic bonds.   covalent bonds.   Half-n-half Clue   4. Which of the following compounds is ionic?   H2O   HCl   NaCl   CH4   Half-n-half Clue   5. Atoms take part in bond formation to   increase their energy.   attain a stable electronic configuration.   neutralize their charge.   increase their charge density.   Half-n-half Clue   6. The shape of a CH4 molecule is   Spherical   Planar   Pyramidal   Tetrahedral   Half-n-half Clue   7. In an ionic bond, the two elements   polarize electrons.   share electrons.   borrow electrons.   exchange electrons.   Half-n-half Clue