Ionic vs. Covalent Bonding
Name_______________________
For this assignment, use an online chemical database to look up the formula, boiling point, solubility a picture of the structure for
each of the following molecules:
Ionic Compounds
Name
sodium chloride
potassium bromide
sodium bicarbonate
potassium chloride
ammonium nitrate
magnesium chloride
calcium carbonate
lithium hydroxide
copper (II) sulfate
silver (I) nitrate
iron (II) sulfate
Formula
Uses (List Several)
Picture of It’s Structure
Boiling Point
(Celsius)
Solubility in
Water
Covalent Compounds
Name
propanediol
2-phenylethanol
acetone
vinegar (ethanoic acid)
sucrose (sugar)
1-bromobutane
ethylene glycol
benzene
vitamin C
caffeine
lysine
isopropyl alcohol
Formula
Uses (List Several)
Picture of It’s Structure
Boiling Point
(Celsius)
Solubility in
Water
Summary Questions:
1. Which type of compounds (ionic or covalent) have metals in their formulas?
2. Which type of compound (ionic or covalent) have the lowest boiling points?
3. The compounds with the lowest boiling points have the weakest forces holding them together. If we were to compare sodium
chloride with sucrose, which one should have the STRONGEST FORCES in them?
4. Ionic compounds should be good conductors of electricity. Would butane make a good conductor?
5. What are the differences between the structures of ionic and covalent compounds?
7. Are all covalent molecules soluble in water?
8. Are all ionic compounds soluble in water?
9. Summarize the differences between ionic and covalent substances using the tables of information you created above.