Chapter 6

Question 0

Why do atoms form bonds?

Answer 0

To become stable

Question 1

Define chemical bonds

Answer 1

The forces that hold atoms or ions together

Question 2

Define chemical structure

Answer 2

The way in which atoms in a compound are bonded

Question 3

Can bonds break and reform during chemical changes?

Answer 3

Yes

Question 4

Describe the structure of sugar and salt.

Answer 4

Sugar molecules - weakly bonded; gives them low melting point

Salt molecules - strong ionic bonds; gives it higher melting and boiling point

Question 5

At room temperature, bonds between which states of matter is strongest?

Answer 5

Solids

Question 6

What is an ionic bond?

Answer 6

Formed when electrons are transferred from an atom to the next and are formed between metal and nonmetals.

Question 7

What is a covalent bond?

Answer 7

Formed when electrons are shared and are between non metals

Question 8

Name the ionic compound: NaCl

Answer 8

Sodium Chloride

Question 9

Name the covalent compound: SiF4

Answer 9

Silicon Tetrafluoride

Question 10

Write the formula for Manganese (II) Oxide.

Answer 10

Mn2O3

Question 11

Lewis Dot Diagram for Potassium

Answer 11

K .