Ionic and covalent bonding

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

• metal

• ionic

• covalent

• polar

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

• metal

• ionic

• covalent

• polar

When an atom loses an electron, it becomes a:

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

Ionic bonds form between metals and ____.

• metalloids
• metals
• nonmetals

How many electrons are needed in the outer energy levels of an atom to be stable?

• 2
• 4
• 6
• 8

What is a valence electron?

• The sum of neutrons and protons.
• The # of electrons in the last shell.
• A type of bond.
• A popular compound.

How are covalent bonds formed?

• Sharing of electrons
• Transfer of electrons

How are ionic bonds formed?

• Transfer of electrons
• Sharing of electrons

When an atom loses a valence electron, it becomes a(n) _________ion.

• positive 
• negative

How many valence electrons does an atom need to become stable?

• 2

• 4

• 6

• 8