1. An atom which gains an electron forms   a hydrogen bond.   a covalent bond.   an anion.   a cation.   Hint Half-n-half Clue   2. Ionic compounds are usually   soluble in aldehydes.   soluble in ethers.   soluble in alcohols.   soluble in water.   Half-n-half Clue   3. The shape of a CH4 molecule is   Planar   Pyramidal   Spherical   Tetrahedral   Half-n-half Clue   4. How many electrons are required in the outermost shell of an element for it to be stable?   4   6   8   2   Half-n-half Clue   5. High solubility of alcohol in water is due to the formation of   hydrogen bonds.   covalent bonds.   paramagnetic bonds.   ionic bonds.   Half-n-half Clue   6. Which of the following forces is the weakest:   Hydrogen Bond   Covalent Bond   Electrostatic forces   Van der Waal forces   Half-n-half Clue   7. Ionic compounds conduct electricity in   Powdered State.   Amorphous State.   Crystalline State.   Fused state or solution state.   Half-n-half Clue