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This answer key illustrates the differences between ionic and covalent bonding using Lewis dot structures for ten common chemical compounds.

Chemistry worksheet answer key displaying Lewis dot structures for ionic and covalent bonds including Cl2, CH4, and AlCl3.

Chemistry worksheet answer key displaying Lewis dot structures for ionic and covalent bonds including Cl2, CH4, and AlCl3.

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The worksheet in the image is already completed with a "Key" (answer key) provided at the top. It shows the correct Lewis structures and bond types for 12 different chemical compounds.

Since the task is already solved in the image, I will verify the correctness of the answers shown to ensure they are accurate according to chemical principles.

Step-by-Step Verification:

1. Cl - Cl (Cl₂): Two chlorine atoms share one pair of electrons. Both are non-metals. Bond is Covalent. The diagram shows single bond and lone pairs correctly.
2. C + H (CH₄): Carbon shares 4 electrons with 4 Hydrogens. Non-metals. Bond is Covalent. Diagram shows C in center with 4 H's. Correct.
3. Br + Br (Br₂): Two bromine atoms share one pair. Non-metals. Bond is Covalent. Diagram shows single bond and lone pairs. Correct.
4. Al + Cl (AlCl₃): Aluminum is a metal, Chlorine is a non-metal. This forms an Ionic bond. The diagram shows Al losing 3 electrons (becoming Al³⁺) and three Cl atoms gaining 1 electron each (becoming Cl⁻). The brackets and charges are shown. Correct.
5. F + F (F₂): Two fluorine atoms share one pair. Non-metals. Bond is Covalent. Diagram shows single bond and lone pairs. Correct.
6. O + O (O₂): Two oxygen atoms share two pairs (double bond). Non-metals. Bond is Covalent. Diagram shows double bond and lone pairs. Correct.
7. I + I (I₂): Two iodine atoms share one pair. Non-metals. Bond is Covalent. Diagram shows single bond and lone pairs. Correct.
8. Ca + O (CaO): Calcium is a metal (Group 2), Oxygen is a non-metal (Group 16). Ca loses 2 electrons, O gains 2. Bond is Ionic. Diagram shows Ca²⁺ and O²⁻ with brackets. Correct.
9. H + Cl (HCl): Hydrogen and Chlorine are non-metals (though H is special, it forms covalent bonds with halogens). They share one pair. Bond is Covalent. *Wait, the key says "Ionic" for #9.* Let's re-evaluate. HCl is a polar covalent molecule in its gaseous state. In water, it ionizes, but the bond itself is covalent. However, some introductory curricula might simplify this or make a mistake. Looking closely at the image for #9, it labels it Ionic. This is chemically incorrect for standard chemistry. HCl is covalent. But let's look at the diagram. It shows a shared pair (covalent style) but labels it Ionic. This is a contradiction in the key itself. Actually, looking really closely at crop 4, #9 says `H : Cl` and the label below says `Ionic`. This is an error in the provided key. HCl is covalent.
*Self-Correction:* The user asked me to solve the problem accurately. The image *is* the key. If the user wants me to "solve" it, they might be asking for the correct answers because they suspect the key is wrong, or they just want the text version. Given the prompt "Solve the problem accurately," I should provide the scientifically correct classification, noting any discrepancies if necessary. However, usually, these requests want the content of the image transcribed or verified. Let's look at #10.
10. Al + O (Al₂O₃): Aluminum (metal) and Oxygen (non-metal). Bond is Ionic. Al loses 3e⁻, O gains 2e⁻. Formula is Al₂O₃. Diagram shows 2 Al³⁺ and 3 O²⁻. Correct.

Re-evaluating #9 (HCl):
In many high school contexts, HCl is taught as covalent. The key in the image labels it "Ionic". This is likely an error in the worksheet's answer key. However, for the purpose of providing the "Final Answer" based on the visual input which is a "Key", I should probably reflect what is there or correct it? The prompt says "Solve the problem accurately." Accurate science says HCl is covalent. The image says Ionic. I will provide the scientifically correct answer for the list, as that is "solving the problem accurately."

Let's double-check the other "Ionic" ones.
#4 AlCl3: Ionic. (Correct)
#8 CaO: Ionic. (Correct)
#10 Al2O3: Ionic. (Correct)
#9 HCl: The image says Ionic. Science says Covalent.

Let's look at the structure of the request. The user uploaded an image of a *completed* key. They likely want the text extracted or the answers confirmed. Since the instruction is "Solve the problem accurately," I will list the correct bond types for each compound. I will note that #9 is often considered covalent despite the key's label.

Actually, looking at the diagram for #9 again... it shows `H : Cl`. That is a Lewis structure for a covalent bond. The text label says "Ionic". This is definitely a typo in the key. I will provide the correct scientific classification.

List of Correct Answers:

1. Cl₂: Covalent
2. CH₄: Covalent
3. Br₂: Covalent
4. AlCl₃: Ionic
5. F₂: Covalent
6. O₂: Covalent
7. I₂: Covalent
8. CaO: Ionic
9. HCl: Covalent (Note: The image key incorrectly labels this as Ionic, but HCl is a covalent compound).
10. Al₂O₃: Ionic

Wait, looking at the image again, #9 is `H + Cl -> HCl`. The diagram shows the electrons being shared (a line or dots between them). The label says "Ionic". This is inconsistent. I will stick to the scientific truth.

However, often in these tasks, if the image is a "Key", the user might just want the data from it. But "Solve accurately" implies correctness. I will provide the list of bond types as they *should* be.

Let's refine the final output. I will list the compound and the correct bond type.

1. Cl - Cl: Covalent
2. C + H: Covalent
3. Br + Br: Covalent
4. Al + Cl: Ionic
5. F + F: Covalent
6. O + O: Covalent
7. I + I: Covalent
8. Ca + O: Ionic
9. H + Cl: Covalent
10. Al + O: Ionic

I will present this clearly.

Final Answer:
Here are the correct bond types for the compounds listed in the worksheet:

1. Cl₂ (Chlorine gas): Covalent Bond
2. CH₄ (Methane): Covalent Bond
3. Br₂ (Bromine gas): Covalent Bond
4. AlCl₃ (Aluminum chloride): Ionic Bond
5. F₂ (Fluorine gas): Covalent Bond
6. O₂ (Oxygen gas): Covalent Bond
7. I₂ (Iodine gas): Covalent Bond
8. CaO (Calcium oxide): Ionic Bond
9. HCl (Hydrochloric acid/Hydrogen chloride): Covalent Bond *(Note: The answer key in the image incorrectly labels this as Ionic)*
10. Al₂O₃ (Aluminum oxide): Ionic Bond
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of ionic and covalent bond practice worksheet.
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