Chapter 6/7 Review

Front

What type of bond is formed when two atoms share electrons?

Back

Covalent Bond

Front

Which group on the Periodic Table contains the alkaline earth metals?

Back

Group 2

Front

What is the electron dot diagram for Carbon (C)?

Back

The dot diagram for Carbon shows 4 valence electrons.

Front

How does electron affinity change across a period in the Periodic Table?

Back

Electron affinity increases as you go from left to right.

Front

What do all elements in the same group of the Periodic Table have in common?

Back

They have equal numbers of Valence Electrons.

Front

What type of bond involves the transfer of electrons from one atom to another?

Back

Ionic Bond

Front

What is the general trend of atomic radius as you move down a group in the Periodic Table?

Back

Atomic radius increases as you move down a group.

Front

What is the significance of the octet rule in chemical bonding?

Back

Atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons to achieve a full outer shell of 8 electrons.

Front

What is the difference between a polar and nonpolar covalent bond?

Back

A polar covalent bond has unequal sharing of electrons, while a nonpolar covalent bond has equal sharing.

Front

What is the electron configuration for Neon (Ne)?

Back

1s² 2s² 2p⁶