Bonding Test

Question 1

The chemical bond formed when two atoms share electrons is called a(n)

Answer 1

Covalent Bonds

Question 2

Which pair of atoms will combine with each other and form an ionic bond

Answer 2

Nonmetals and Metals

Question 3

Atoms become positive ions by

Answer 3

Losing electrons

Question 4

Anions are formed by

Answer 4

Gaining electrons

Question 5

How many electrons are shared between the hydrogen atoms in a molecule of H2 gas.

Answer 5

2

Question 6

Which atoms are most likely to form covalent bonds

Answer 6

nonmetal atoms that share electrons

Question 7

electrons involved in the formation of chemical bonds are called

Answer 7

Valence electrons

Question 8

How many electrons are needed in the outer energy levels of most atoms for the atom to be chemically stable

Answer 8

8

Question 9

Substances composed of ionic bonds are usually

Answer 9

Solids

Question 10

How many electrons are being shared in a triple bond

Answer 10

6

Question 11

The properties of a compound are

Answer 11

Different from the properties of the elements that form it

Question 12

A group of covalently bonded atoms that acts together as one charged atom is a

Answer 12

Polyatomic ions

Question 13

Which of the following is the reason why atoms of sodium and chlorine attract each other in a salt crystal

Answer 13

Sodium has a positive charge and chlorine has a negative charge

Question 14

Which of the following is the correct name for a compound between Magnesium and Sulfur

Answer 14

Magnesium Sulfide

Question 15

Which of the following is the correct name for the compound between Phosphorus and Chlorine

Answer 15

Phosphorus Trichloride

Question 16

Which statement provides the best description of a covalent bond

Answer 16

The attraction between atoms when they share electrons

Question 17

Which of the following is a similarity between ionic and covalent bonds

Answer 17

Both make the elements more stable

Question 18

Why do elements form compounds

Answer 18

To be stable

Question 19

Why do noble gases rarely form compounds

Answer 19

They are usually stable

Question 20

Cations are

Answer 20

positively charged

Question 21

Anions are

Answer 21

negatively charged

Question 22

The charge of an ion is a(n)

Answer 22

Oxidation Number

Question 23

Mono

Answer 23

1

Question 24

Di

Answer 24

2

Question 25

Tri

Answer 25

3

Question 26

Tetra

Answer 26

4

Question 27

Penta

Answer 27

5

Question 28

Hexa

Answer 28

6

Question 29

Hepta

Answer 29

7

Question 30

Octa

Answer 30

8

Question 31

Nona

Answer 31

9

Question 32

Deca

Answer 32

10