Atomic Bonding Quiz

How many valence electrons does this atom have?

• 2

• 6

• 8

• There is no way to know because we cannot see the nucleus.

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Chemical bonds occur when ____ or more atoms combine.

• 1

• 2

• 0

• 10

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What subatomic particle is involved in bonding?

• protons

• neutrons

• electrons

• valence electrons

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In an ionic bond, electrons are

• lost or gained

• shared

• either shared or gained

• neither, they float in a cloud

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In an covalent bond, electrons are

• lost or gained

• shared

• either shared or gained

• neither, they float in a cloud

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Which of the following elements has a full valence shell?

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• 
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Typically, atoms are more stable when they are..

• bonded together

• apart from each other

• metal ions

• all of the above

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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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How many valence electrons does neon have?

• 2

• 10

• 8

• 18

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How likely is neon to bond with another atom?

• Very likely to bond.

• It will not bond with another atom.

• It could bond if it really wanted to.

• It would bond and be either a covalent or ionic bond.

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