CH-6 Chemical Bonding

How would you describe a nonpolar molecule?

• the electrons are all shared equally

• the electrons are unevenly shared

• one atom is more electronegative than the others

• one atom hogs the electrons

Elements that bond to themselves, such as Cl₂, O₂, H₂, etc. are examples off...

• polar molecules

• dipole compounds

• diatomic molecules

• asymmetrical molecules

Covalent compounds are made up...

• metals and nonmetals

• nonmetals

Which of the following is correct for why bonds form in covalent and ionic compounds?

• to achieve an octet

• to become stable

• to have 8 valence electrons

• all of these choices

What is the molecular geometry of BF₃ ?

• linear

• bent

• trigonal planar

• trigonal pyramidal

What is the molecular geometry of SiH₄ ?

• tetrahedral

• trigonal planar

• bent

• linear

Ionic bonding is between a

• nonmetal and nonmetal

• metal and nonmetal

• metal and metal

• Depends on the situation

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The number of _____ is most important in determining how an atoms will bond. 

• Neutrons
• Protons
• Valence Electrons
• Electron sin the innermost shell

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2. Ionic Bonding involves:

• The transfer of protons

• The transfer of neutrons

• The transfer of electrons

• None Of the above

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7. Covalent compounds:

• Share electrons

• Transfer electrons

• Neither