Ionic and Covalent Bonds

How many valence electrons does calcium have?

• 2
• 4
• 6
• 7

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How many valence electrons does hydrogen have?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

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When an atom loses an electron, it becomes a:

• positive ion
• negative ion
• neutral ion
• neutral atom

Ionic compounds are formed when one or more valence electrons are transferred from _____

• a nonmetal atom to a metal atom
• a nonmetal atom to a nonmetal atom
• a metal atom to a nonmetal atom
• a metal atom to a metal atom

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This is a correct dot diagram for neon (Ne)

• true
• false

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This could be the dot diagram of

• Ne
• H
• C
• F

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How are covalent bonds explained?

• When one atom takes the other atom's electron
• When the atom shares an electron with an another atom
• When the two nucleus merge
• When the neutrons leave the nucleus

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What two types of atoms make a covalent bond?

• 2 Nonmetals
• 1 Nonmetal and 1 Metal
• 2 Metals
• 2 Noble Gases

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How many valence electrons do most atoms need to be stable?

• 1
• 2
• 6
• 8

Where are the nonmetals located on the periodic table? 

• Blue
• Red
• Green