Question 1

When the atoms in a covalent bond pull equally on electrons, the bond is ___________.

Accepted Answer

non polar covalent

Answer

ionic

Answer

ambivalent

Answer

polar covalent

Question 2

When the atoms in a covalent bond pull unequally on the electrons they share, the bond is ________.

Accepted Answer

polar covalent

Answer

nonpolar covalent

Answer

ionic

Question 3

In a polar covalent bond, the ____________ attracts the electrons.

Accepted Answer

more electronegative atom

Answer

biggest atom

Answer

hydrogen

Answer

less electronegative

Question 4

Electronegativity  describes _________________.

Accepted Answer

the tendency of an atom to attract an electron

Answer

the tendency of an atom to attract a neutron

Answer

the tendency of an atom to attract a proton

Question 5

If the difference in electronegativity is small, it is considered ___________.

Accepted Answer

nonpolar covalent

Answer

very polar covalent

Answer

ionic

Answer

moderately polar covalent

Question 6

If the difference in electronegativity is larger than 2.0, it is considered ___________.

Accepted Answer

ionic

Answer

polar covalent

Answer

nonpolar covalent

Question 7

All covalent compounds have very similar properties.

Accepted Answer

false

Answer

true

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