Chemical Bonding and Atomic Structure Quiz

Chemical bonding is the process of atoms combining to form new substances. Which of the following is correct?

• True

• False

• Cannot be determined

• Only for metals

In the nucleus are two types of subatomic particles called electrons and ions. Which of the following is correct?

• True

• False

• Only electrons

• Only ions

Electrons are negatively charged particles which orbit the nucleus. Which of the following is correct?

• True

• False

• Only in metals

• Only in nonmetals

A neutral charge occurs when the number of electrons equals the number of protons. Which of the following is correct?

• True

• False

• Only in ions

• Only in molecules

Electrons hold random positions orbiting the nucleus. Which of the following is correct?

• True

• False

• Only in gases

• Only in solids

Valence electrons are in the innermost energy level. Which of the following is correct?

• True

• False

• Only in metals

• Only in liquids

Matter in its lowest energy state tends to be more stable. Which of the following is correct?

• True

• False

• Only in gases

• Only in liquids

Atoms with a positive or negative charge are called ions. Which of the following is correct?

• True

• False

• Only positive charges

• Only negative charges

Atoms with more valence electrons tend to have low ionization energies. Which of the following is correct?

• True

• False

• Only in metals

• Only in nonmetals

One property common to metals with metallic bonds is malleability. Which of the following is correct?

• True

• False

• Only in nonmetals

• Only in gases