Test - Chemical Bonding Flashcards
1
Q
- If the atoms of a halogen nonmetal gain one electron, how many atoms do they have?
A
8 valence electrons Notes
2
Q
- Why do Molecular compounds do not conduct electricity?
A
Do not breakup into ions Notes
3
Q
- Which element is most likely to gain electrons in a chemical reaction?
a) K
b) Ca
c) Kr
d) Br
A
Br Notes
4
Q
- Which element will most likely form an ionic bond with chlorine?
a) N
b) K
c) S
d) O
A
K Notes
5
Q
- What does each group in the periodic table have it’s own characteristic properties based on?
A
Valence electrons Notes
6
Q
- What is the correct name for a compound between Magnesium and Sulfur?
A
Magnesium Sulfide Notes
7
Q
- What is a group of covalently bonded atoms that acts together as one charged atom?
A
Crystal Notes
8
Q
- How does an atom of aluminum become an ion?
A
It loses 3 neutrons Notes
9
Q
- What is the charge of ionic compounds?
A
Neutral Notes
10
Q
- What electrons are involved in the formation of chemical bonds?
A
Valence electrons Notes
11
Q
- What is an ionic bond attraction between?
A
Oppositely charged ions Notes
12
Q
- Which statement provided the best description of a covalent bond?
a) usually forms between a metal and a nonmetal
b) usually stronger than an ionic bond
c) the attraction between atoms when they share electrons
d) the attraction between opposite charged of ions in a compound
A
C Notes
13
Q
- What are Anions formed by?
A
Gaining electrons Notes
14
Q
- T or F, when electrons are transferred between two atoms, a covalent bond is formed.
A
F, shared not transferred Notes
15
Q
- T or F, When an atom gains an electron it becomes a positive ion.
A
F, negative not positive Notes
