Atoms and Molecules

Front

Electrons are shared in a ______ bond.

Back

Covalent

Front

Which of the following has a full Valence shell? (Options: Oxygen, Neon, Barium, Carbon)

Back

Neon

Front

The octet rule states atoms tend to combine in such a way that they each have ___ electrons in their valence shells.

Back

8

Front

What type of bond is made between KCl (potassium and chlorine)?

Back

Ionic

Front

What type of bond is made between water (hydrogen and oxygen)?

Back

Covalent

Front

What is an atom?

Back

The basic unit of a chemical element, consisting of a nucleus surrounded by electrons.

Front

What is a molecule?

Back

A group of two or more atoms bonded together.

Front

What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

Back

Ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons, while covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons.

Front

What is a valence shell?

Back

The outermost shell of an atom that contains its valence electrons.

Front

What are valence electrons?

Back

Electrons in the outermost shell of an atom that are involved in forming bonds.