Ionic and Covalent Bonding Quiz

When an atom loses an electron, it becomes a:

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

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

Where are the nonmetals located on the periodic table? 

• Blue
• Red
• Green

What is the correct formula for this molecule?

• NH
• N₃H
• NH₃
• NH₄

Ionic bonds exist between a metal with a non-metal.

• True
• False

Magnesium (Mg) and Oxygen (O) form an ________ bond.

• Ionic
• Covalent
• Metallic
• Nothing

Calcium (Ca) and 2 chlorine (Cl) atoms make a covalent compound.

• True
• False

What usually forms the negative ion?

• nonmetals

• metal

• none

Which of the following is NOT formed by a covalent bond?

• K₂S
• H₂O
• I₂
• CO₂

The chemical bond between a non-metal and another non-metal will be a ________ bond.

• metal

• ionic

• covalent

• polar