Lesson 5.4

Question 1

are compounds that are formed when two or more nonmetals form
a bond with each other

Answer 1

Covalent compounds

Question 2

The bond that holds these nonmetals together is stabilized by
electron-sharing and is called a

Answer 2

covalent bond

Question 3

Covalent bonds are formed when two atoms share valence electrons with each other.
Electron-sharing occurs because atoms tend to gain more stability when their valence shell
is completely filled. A full valence shell is often characterized by a complete set of eight
electrons, which is why this phenomenon is often called the _ rule.

Answer 3

octet

Question 4

a general rule of thumb that describes the tendency of atoms to have a
complete set of eight electrons in their valence shell.

Answer 4

Octet Rule

Question 5

s orbitals

Answer 5

up to 2 electrons

Question 6

p orbitals

Answer 6

up to 6 electrons

Question 7

mono- 1
di- 2
tri- 3
tetra- 4
penta- 5
hexa- 6
hepta- 7
octa- 8
nona- 9
deca- 10