Bonding Test

Front

Ionic bonds occur between __________ atoms.

Back

metal and nonmetal

Front

Metallic bonds are between __________.

Back

metal + metal

Front

When is an atom stable?

Back

when it has a full valence electron shell

Front

What is the correct name for CaBr2?

Back

Calcium Bromide

Front

In chemical compounds, covalent bonds form when __________.

Back

pairs of electrons are shared between two nonmetal atoms.

Front

What type of bond involves the transfer of electrons?

Back

Ionic bond

Front

What type of bond involves sharing of electron pairs?

Back

Covalent bond

Front

What is the primary characteristic of metallic bonds?

Back

They involve a 'sea of electrons' that are free to move.

Front

What is electronegativity?

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The tendency of an atom to attract electrons towards itself.

Front

What is a valence electron?

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An electron in the outermost shell of an atom.