Atomic Bonding

How many valence electrons does the element potassium have?

• 1
• 2
• 4
• 8

What kind of bond will form between chlorine and fluorine?

• Metallic
• Covalent
• Ionic

What is an example of an element that doesn't like to bond?

• Neon
• Oxygen
• Hydrogen
• Selenium

The formula of sodium sulfate is Na₂SO₄. How many elements does it contain?

• 2
• 3
• 4
• 7

What kind of bond forms between two nonmetals?

• Ionic
• Covalent
• Lattice
• Metallic

Which of the following occurs in an ionic bond?

• Like-charged ions attract
• 2 atoms share electrons
• 2 atoms share 2 electrons
• Oppositely charged ions attract

Which of the following is true of ionic bonds?

• Electrons are completely transferred during bonding
• Electrons are shared during bonding
• Electrons are not involved with bonding
• All of the above

If an atom of nitrogen gains 3 electrons, what is its overall charge?

• Neutral - No charge
• +3
• -3
• -1

Protons are important for chemical bonding.

• TRUE
• FALSE

What is the correct name for this formula: AlPO₄

• Aluminum phosphorus
• Aluminum phosphate
• Aluminum phosoxide
• Aluminum quatrophosphate