Valence/ Bonding Quiz Review

How many valence electrons does sulfur (S) have?

• 2 valence electrons

• 5 valence electrons

• 6 valence electrons

• 8 valence electrons

When following the octet rule, sulfur (S) will:

• gain 2 valence electrons.

• lose 2 valence electrons.

• gain 6 valence electrons.

• lose 6 valence electrons.

How many valence electrons does strontium (Sr) have?

• 1 valence electron

• 2 valence electrons

• 6 valence electrons

• 8 valence electrons

When following the octet rule, strontium (Sr) will:

• gain 2 valence electrons.

• lose 2 valence electrons.

• gain 6 valence electrons.

• lose 6 valence electrons.

Check ALL of the following statements that are CORRECT.

• Hydrogen follows the duet rule.

• Potassium follows the duet rule.

• Krypton follows the octet rule.

• Oxygen follows the octet rule.

A chemical bond in which electrons are shared between the atoms is called:

• an ionic bond.

• a covalent bond.

• a metal.

• a nonmetal.

Bromine (Br) is a nonmetal. When forming an ionic bond, bromine will react with:

• a metal.

• a nonmetal.

• Bromine can react with any type of element to form this bond.

What type of compound is potassium chloride (KCl)? K=metal and Cl=nonmetal

• covalent compound

• ionic compound

What type of compound is phosphorus trifluoride (PF₃)?

• covalent compound

• ionic compound

What type of compound is potassium chloride (KCl)?

• covalent compound

• ionic compound