What is shared between two atoms in a covalent bond?

• Energy

• Electrons

• Protons

• Neutrons

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Which type of elements primarily form covalent bonds?

• Nonmetals

• Alkalis

• Metals

• Metalloids

How many electrons are shared in a double covalent bond?

• Four

• Six

• Two

• Eight

In a covalent bond, what happens to the electrons?

• They are shared between atoms

• They become static

• They are removed

Why do atoms form covalent bonds?

• To become ions

• To reduce their atomic number

• To achieve a full outer electron shell

• To lose electrons

In a covalent bond, how are electrons shared?

• Transferred from one atom to another

• Shared unevenly in all cases

• Equally between atoms

• Not shared at all

How are electrons treated in ionic bonding?

• They are transferred

• They are removed

• They are unaffected

• They are shared

Which elements typically form ionic bonds?

• A metal and a metalloid

• Two metals

• A metal and a non-metal

• Two non-metals

In an ionic bond, what charge does the atom that loses electrons obtain?

• Negative

• Positive

• No charge change

What type of substances typically form covalent bonds?

• Metals and non-metals

• Noble gases

• Non-metals

• Metals