Covalent Bonding

What two types of atoms make a covalent bond?

• 2 non-metals

• 1 metal and 1 non-metal

• 2 metals

Identify the following compound as ionic or covalent: SO₂

• ionic

• covalent

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NGSS.HS-PS1-3

A Metal + Nonmetal compound is a(n)...

• ionic compound

• covalent compound

In a(n) ________ electrons are transferred from one atom to another

• ionic compound

• covalent compound

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Where are the non-metals located on the periodic table?

• All over
• On the left side of the "staircase"
• On the right side of the "staircase"

A covalent bond involves a __________ of electrons.

• sharing
• borrowing
• exchanging
• switching

Covalent compounds

• Share electrons
• transfer electrons
• None
• conduct electricity

What is the prefix for the number 5 ?

• tetra-

• penta-

• hexa-

• hepta-

What is the prefix for the number 8 ?

• hexa-

• hepta-

• octa-

• nona-

The electrons on the outermost energy level of the atom are called:

• extra electrons

• valence electrons

• ions

• elements

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NGSS.HS-PS1-1