Chemical Bonding Review

When two atoms share electrons, a chemical bond is formed. This type of bond is called _________.

• metallic bond

• ionic bond

• covalent bond

An ionic bond can form between what kinds of elements?

• metals and nonmetals

• two or more metals

• two or more nonmetals

What is it called when atoms share one pair of electrons?

• single bond

• double bond

• polyatomic bond

When electrons are lost by one atom and gained by another, so that they both get full outer shells, a chemical bond is formed. This type of bond is called _________.

• metallic bond

• ionic bond

• covalent bond

A substance which has a high melting point, conducts electricity when dissolved in water, and has a crystalline structure probably has what type of bond?

• metallic bond

• ionic bond

• covalent bond

What type of bond is present when electrons are freely shared between metal atoms?

• metallic bond

• ionic bond

• covalent bond

A covalent bond can form between what kinds of elements?

• metals and nonmetals

• two or more metals

• two or more nonmetals

A solid substance is an excellent condutor of electricity. The chemical bonds in this substance are most likely?

• ionic, because the valence electrons are shared between atoms

• metallic, because the valence electrons are mobile

• covalent, because the valence electrons are mobile

Which subatomic particle is most involved in forming chemical bonds?

• the proton

• the neutron

• the electron

Which group is unlikely to form chemical bonds?

• noble gases

• halogens

• alkali metals