3.2 - Bonding

An ionic bond forms when atoms ___________ electrons.

• gain
• share
• increase
• transfer

All chemical bonds involve two atoms sharing electrons.

• True
• False

Chemical bonds form when atoms

• combined nuclei
• give up neutrons
• gain protons
• share or transfer electrons

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Bonds that form between two metals are called ______________ bonds.

• ionic 
• covalent
• metallic
• pervasive

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If an atom loses two electrons what charge will it have?

• + 2
•  - 2
• +1
• -1

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If an atom gains one electron what charge will it have?

• -2
• -1
• +1

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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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In chemical compounds, covalent bonds form when

• the electronegativity difference between two atoms is very large.
• electrons are completely transferred between two metals.
• pairs of electrons are shared between two nonmetal atoms.
• two nonmetal atoms are attracted to each other by opposite charges.

Which of the following is an example of an IONIC COMPOUND?

• NaCl
• H₂O
• CO₂
• NO

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Which of the following is an example of a COVALENT COMPOUND?

• H₂S
• KI
• CaCl₂
• MgO

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