Covalent Bonding Re-teach

Multiple Choice

When two atoms of the same nonmetal react, they often form a(n)

• diatomic molecule

• ionic bond

• polyatomic ion

• polar molecule

Multiple Choice

Which of the following represents a compound whose molecules contain a triple bond?

• N2

• O3

• SO3

Multiple Choice

Because water molecules are polar and carbon dioxide molecules are nonpolar,

• water has a lower boiling point than carbon dioxide does.

• attractions between water molecules are weaker than attractions between carbon dioxide molecules.

• carbon dioxide cannot exist as a solid.

• water has a higher boiling point than carbon dioxide does.