1 What is another name for a compound known as a salt?

Molecule

Covalent compound

Element

Ionic compound


2. Potassium is a metal and chlorine is a nonmetal. If these two elements were to bond, they would form a(n)

ionic compound

covalent compound

element

molecule


3. Covalent compounds

are formed from one metal and one nonmetal

exchange electrons in a chemical bond

have a low melting point

have weaker bonds than ionic compounds