Chemical Bonding & Reactions

The bond formed when two atoms share electrons is called a(n) _____.

• covalent bond

• ionic bond

• metallic bond

• electron bond

Which pair of atoms will most likely form an ionic bond?

• C and O

• C and H

• Ca and Mg

• Ca and Br

Which element is most likely to gain electrons in a chemical reaction?

• Kr

• K

• Br

• Ca

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What is the oxidation number of oxygen in most compounds?

• 6

• -2

• 8

• 0

Which formula represents a substance that contains covalent bonds?

• LiCl

• CaCl₂

• K₂O

• CO₂

How does an atom of aluminum become an ion?

• It gains 3 electrons.

• It loses 3 electrons.

• It gains 3 protons.

• It loses 3 neutrons.

Which atoms are most likely to form covalent bonds?

• metal atoms that share electrons

• nonmetal atoms that share electrons

• metal atoms that share protons

• nonmetal atoms that share protons

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The electrons that are involved in chemical bonds are called _____ _____.

What is the process of creating a stable atom by gaining or losing electrons called?

• ionic bonding

• covalent bonding

• electron transfer

• oxidation

1. How many electrons are needed in the outer energy levels of most atoms for stability?