CHEM 03.01 Ionic Bonds QUIZIZZ

Atoms of noble gases rarely react to form bonds with other atoms.

• true

• false

Argon often reacts to form bonds with other atoms.

• true

• false

Which of the following is the most stable electron configuration?

• 1s1

• 1s2 2s2

• 1s2 2s2 2p2

• 1s2 2s2 2p6

How many valence electrons does helium have?

• 2

• 8

• 6

• 10

What states that atoms tend to form bonds so that each atom has eight electrons in its valence shell?

• octet rule

• electron configuration

• Aufbau principle

• orbital diagram

How do the atoms of other elements tend to achieve the energetically stable electron configuration of a noble gas?

• bonding with other elements

• they don't

• changing energy states

• changing states of matter

How many valence electrons does argon have?

• 2

• 6

• 8

• 10

How many core electrons does argon have?

• 2

• 10

• 8

• 6

How can an atom achieve an octet in its valence shell?

• gaining or losing electrons

• losing electrons only

• gaining electrons only

• it can't

Which is energetically favored?

• a parent atom with 6 valence electrons

• an ion with 8 valence electrons