What is a valence electron?

an electron that is found in the outermost shell of an atom.

an electron found in the innermost shell of an atom.

an electron found in the middle shell.

Rank these in order of decreasing strength: Covalent bond London forces hydrogen bond dipole-dipole attraction

covalent bond>hydrogen bond>dipole-dipole>London

dipole-dipole>covalent bond>hydrogen bond>London

London>dipole-diple>hydrogen bond>covalent bond

hydrogen bond>dipole-dipole>London>covalent bond

Double bonds contain how many electrons?

4 Electrons shared between atoms

2 Electrons shared between atoms

3 Electrons shared between atoms

Which of these is correct

This bond is polar and oxygen is partially negative

This bond is polar and hydrogen is partially negative

Which of the following is NOT a property of ionic compounds?

They conduct electricity when molten

They conduct electricity when in solution

This molecule has______bonds and is a _________molecule.

non-polar; polar polar, pointing straight down

Metallic bonds help make metals good conductors because?

the valance electrons are in an "electron sea"

the valance electrons are locked in place

the valance electrons interact with the protons

Which of the following describes the charge distribution and molecular polarity of NH 3 ?

uneven distribution and nonpolar

In a nonpolar covalent bond, electrons are

Shared equally by two non-metals

Located in a mobile “sea” shared by many atoms

Shared unequally by two non-metals

Transferred from one atom to another

The polarity of a chemical bond in a compound can be determined by finding the difference in the

Electronegativities of the bonded atoms

Atomic masses of the bonded atoms

Melting points of the elements in the compound

When ionic bonds are formed, metals tend to

lose electrons and become positive ions

lose electrons and become negative ions

gain electrons and become negative ions

gain electrons and become positive ions

Why is the oxygen partially negative?

it has a higher electronegativity

it has a lower electronegativity

What explains the very high melting and boiling point of water

Strong hydrogen bonds between water molecules

Strong dipole-dipole bonds between water molecules

Dispersion forces which are present in all molecules

Asymmetrical shape of the polar bonds.

Unit 4 - Chemical Bonding

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This comprehensive quiz addresses chemical bonding, the fundamental topic that explains how atoms combine to form compounds. Students need a solid understanding of atomic structure, particularly valence electrons and their role in bonding, as well as the concepts of electronegativity and electron behavior. The questions assess three primary bonding types: ionic bonding (electron transfer between metals and nonmetals), covalent bonding (electron sharing between nonmetals), and metallic bonding (delocalized electrons in metals). Students must also master molecular polarity, which requires analyzing electronegativity differences and molecular geometry to determine charge distribution. Advanced concepts include intermolecular forces like hydrogen bonding, dipole-dipole interactions, and London dispersion forces, along with their relative strengths. The quiz evaluates students' ability to predict physical properties based on bonding type, such as electrical conductivity, melting points, and solubility. This material is appropriate for grades 10-11 chemistry, as it requires abstract thinking about electron behavior and the ability to connect molecular-level interactions to macroscopic properties. Created by Lauren McArdle, a Chemistry teacher in the US who teaches grades 10 and 11. This quiz serves as an excellent tool for formative assessment throughout the chemical bonding unit, allowing teachers to gauge student understanding of fundamental concepts before moving to more complex applications. The variety of question formats makes it versatile for multiple instructional purposes: use the foundational questions about valence electrons and basic bonding types as warmup activities, employ the molecular polarity and intermolecular forces questions for guided practice during lessons, and utilize the entire quiz as a comprehensive review before unit assessments. The questions align with Next Generation Science Standards HS-PS1-1 (predicting properties based on periodic trends) and HS-PS1-3 (planning investigations to gather evidence about molecular interactions). Teachers can assign portions for homework to reinforce daily lessons or use the complete assessment to identify students who need additional support with challenging concepts like electronegativity trends and molecular geometry's effect on polarity.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Are the atoms more stable when they are bonded together or when they are apart?

Bonded Together

Apart

Ionic Bonding involves...

The transfer of protons

The transfer of nuetrons

The transfer of inner electrons

The transfer of valence electrons

What do atoms that form positive ions tend to do?

Tend to lose electrons

Tend to lose protons

Tend to gain electrons

Tend to gain protons

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What usually forms the negative ion?

nonmetals

metal

none

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Covalent compounds

Transfer electrons

Share electrons

contain a sea of electrons

conduct electricity

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

The force of attraction that holds atoms together

covalent compound

chemical bond

ionic compound

valence electron

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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Are the atoms more stable when they are bonded together or when they are apart?

Ionic Bonding involves...

What do atoms that form positive ions tend to do?

What usually forms the negative ion?

Covalent compounds

The force of attraction that holds atoms together

What two types of atoms make a covalent bond?

What is a valence electron?

Polar, nonpolar, or ionic?

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