Explanation:​
To answer this question, the student must apply the data to the van Arkel-Ketelaar triangle to determine the type of bonding present in the molecule.

The bonding triangle analysis shows that the material is an ionic compound. Therefore, characteristic properties include that it is a crystalline lattice with a high melting point.

This question is categorized as easy since the student only needs to apply the data to Section 17 of the data booklet and then recall the basic properties of matter.

Explanation​:
There is no polyatomic ion with the formula of CO42−COX42−​. The correct formula for the carbonate ion is CO32−COX32−​. The formulas and charges of the other ions are correct.

Explanation:​
Alloys are homogeneous mixtures of metals with other metals or nonmetals.

Explanation:​
C3H6​ belongs to the alkene class with the general formula CnH2n​, and has a three carbon chain.

Explanation​:
Magnesium has two electrons in its outermost shell and loses both to achieve a full outer shell (Mg^2+). Fluorine has seven electrons in its outermost shell; it needs one more electron to achieve a full outer shell (F^1−).

Two fluorine atoms are therefore required for each magnesium atom in order to form a neutral ionic compound (where the charges of the positive and negative ions cancel out).

Explanation​:
There is no polyatomic ion with the formula of CO42−COX42−​. The correct formula for the carbonate ion is CO32−COX32−​. The formulas and charges of the other ions are correct.

Explanation​:
Choice A refers to ionic bonding;
Choice B could refer to ionic bonding or specifically coordinate (dative) bonding;
Choice C refers to hydrogen bonding.

Explanation:
Oppositely charged ions attract, it is an ionic bonding;

Choice A describes metallic bonding;

Choice B describes a simple molecular lattice;

Choice D describes a covalent bond.

Explanation:​
The strength of metallic bonding and therefore melting point, decreases down a group due to increasing atomic radius (more energy levels) and greater separation of the nuclei. Cs is in period 6, while all other 3 elements are in period 5. Hence, Cs has the lowest melting point. Since atomic radius decreases across a period due to increased effective nuclear charge, the strength of metallic bonding, and therefore melting point, increases from Rb to Zr.

Explanation​:
There is a non-bonding (lone) pair of electrons on the nitrogen atom and three on each chlorine. There are three N−Cl bonding pairs of electrons. Only the outermost electrons are shown for each element

Explanation:​
Electrostatic forces of attraction between the positive ions and delocalized electrons (metallic bonds) must be broken for metal to melt. The stronger the metallic bond, the higher the melting point.

Explanation:
The higher the charge of the ions, the stronger the electrostatic forces of attraction and, therefore, the greater the lattice enthalpy.
The smaller the ion, the greater the charge density and the stronger the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions.
Statement I is incorrect since the smaller the lattice enthalpy, the weaker the electrostatic attraction and the lower the melting point is.

Explanation:​
Graphite is made up of individual graphene layers. Both have carbon atoms with three electron domains and trigonal planar shapes. Each carbon atom in diamond has four electron domains resulting in tetrahedral arrangements.

Explanation:
Non-metal elements bond to each other covalently. Ca3N2CaX3​NX2​ is made up of a metal and a nonmetal (with a large difference in electronegativity) and has ionic bonding.

Explanation:​
Triple bonds are stronger than double bonds which are in turn stronger than single bonds. The greater the number of shared pairs of electrons, the stronger the bond and the greater the bond enthalpy.

Explanation​:
All statements are correct, but only D is a reason for solubility in water

Explanation:
Fluorine is the most electronegative element on the periodic table. Therefore, the greatest difference in electronegativity between $\mathrm{C}$ and $\mathrm{F}$ results in the most polar bond.

Explanation:​
Atom 1 has four electron domains and so a tetrahedral shape (109.5$°$).
Atom 2 has three electron domains and so a trigonal planar shape (120$°$).
Atom 3 has four electron domains of which one is a lone pair giving it a trigonal pyramidal shape (107$°$).

Explanation:
Ionic bonds form between oppositely charged ions; NH4^+ and SO4^2− in ammonium sulfate and Na^+ and CO3^2− in sodium carbonate.

Due to a smaller difference in electronegativity and both being nonmetals, $\mathrm{l}$ bonds are polar covalent.

Explanation​:
There is no polyatomic ion with the formula of CO42−COX42−​. The correct formula for the carbonate ion is CO32−COX32−​. The formulas and charges of the other ions are correct.

Explanation:
Non-metal elements bond to each other covalently. Ca3N2​ is made up of a metal and a nonmetal (with a large difference in electronegativity) and has ionic bonding.

Explanation​:
NH3​ has all of the bonds/forces named above, but its high boiling point is due to the presence of hydrogen bonds which are the strongest intermolecular forces. Hydrogen bonding is possible due to the presence of N−H bonds.

Explanation​:
Metals and non-metals have the greatest differences in electronegativity and so ionic bonds are formed.

Explanation:​
Recall of description of metallic bonding as positive ions surrounded by delocalized electrons.