Question 1

Covalent bonds form when electrons are ____________ between two or more _____________

Accepted Answer

shared, non-metals

Answer

transferred, ions

Answer

transferred, non-metals

Answer

shared, ions

Question 2

Sort the following compounds based on whether they are bonded IONICALLY or COVALENTLY

Question 3

If an atom is by itself, all of its electrons are attracted by

Accepted Answer

the protons in its own nucleus

Answer

other electrons in its oribitals

Answer

the neutrons in its nucleus

Question 4

When two or more non-metal atoms move closer together...

Accepted Answer

their valence electrons also are attracted by the nuclei of other nearby atoms

Answer

their valence electrons are unaffected by the nuclei of other nearby atoms

Question 5

We talk about atoms as "sharing" valence electrons in a covalent bond, but in fact the atoms are...

Accepted Answer

fighting over the valence electrons with no clear winner.

Answer

stealing  the valence electrons away from each other forming ions.

Question 6

A "single" bond is the sharing of __________ electrons, _______ pair/s at a time

Accepted Answer

2, 1

Answer

6, 3

Answer

4, 2

Question 7

A "double" bond is the sharing of __________ electrons, _______ pair/s at a time

Accepted Answer

4, 2

Answer

6, 3

Answer

2, 1

Question 8

A "triple" bond is the sharing of __________ electrons, _______ pair/s at a time

Accepted Answer

6, 3

Answer

2, 1

Answer

4, 2

Question 9

Rank the bond type from STRONGEST (1) to WEAKEST (3)

Question 10

Which type of compound, IONIC or COVALENT, has to be charge-balanced so all the charges cancel to ZERO?

Accepted Answer

IONIC

Answer

COVALENT

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