Intro to Bonding

What part of an atom is involved in chemical bonding?

• proton

• neutron

• electron

Why do all bonds form?

• To fill up the outer shell and become more stable.

• To look cool.

• To become less stable.

• So they don't have to be alone.

What two types of atoms make a covalent bond?

• metal atom and metal atom

• metal atom and non metal non atom

• non metal atom and non metal atom

Which color group of elements are positive cations and give up electrons in an ionic compound?

• green

• yellow

• neither

• both

Which of the following is an example of an IONIC COMPOUND?

• NaCl
• H₂O
• CO₂
• NO

Which of the following is an example of a COVALENT COMPOUND?

• H₂S
• KI
• CaCl₂
• MgO

Outer shell electrons are called

• outer electrons
• valence electrons
• negatives

Ionic bonds are between _______ and ________. 

• nonmetals and nonmetals 
• metals and metals 
• metals and nonmetals
• none

Covalent bonds tend to happen between two

• metals
• nonmetals
• metal and nonmetal

Which elements are found on the left under the transition line (in green)?

• Metals

• Nonmetals

• Metalloids

• All types