Chapter 6 Reading Quiz

Question 1

A(n) __________ ion is a group of covalently bonded atoms that has an overall ionic charge.

Answer 1

polyatomic

Question 2

A(n) __________ compound contains two or more nonmetals that form covalent bonds.

Answer 2

molecular

Question 3

__________ bonds form when atoms of two nonmetals share valence electrons.

Answer 3

Covalent

Question 4

__________ have electrical charges and are formed when atoms lose or gain electrons to form a stable electron configuration.

Answer 4

Ions

Question 5

Metal atoms that lose electrons to obtain a positive charge are called __________.

Answer 5

cations

Question 6

The chemical formula of a compound represents the symbols and subscripts in the __________ whole-number ratio of the atoms or ions.

Answer 6

lowest

Question 7

When a metal can form two or more ions, it has a __________ charge.

Answer 7

variable

Question 8

Nonmetal ions that gain electrons to have a negative charge are called __________.

Answer 8

anions

Question 9

Nonmetal ions that gain electrons to have a negative charge are called __________.

Answer 9

octet

Question 10

__________ bonds occur when the valence electrons of metal ions are transferred to atoms of nonmetals.

Answer 10

Ionic