Covalent Bonding Explained

What characteristic makes noble gases stable?

• They have extra protons.

• They have no electrons.

• They have complete outer electron shells.

• They have incomplete outer electron shells.

Why do atoms form covalent bonds?

• To lose electrons.

• To gain protons.

• To achieve noble gas configuration.

• To become positively charged.

What is a covalent bond?

• A bond formed by sharing electron pairs.

• A bond formed by transferring electrons.

• A bond formed by sharing protons.

• A bond formed by sharing neutrons.

How many electrons does a chlorine atom need to attain stability?

• Four

• Three

• Two

• One

What type of bond is formed when two chlorine atoms share a pair of electrons?

• Ionic bond

• Single covalent bond

• Triple covalent bond

• Double covalent bond

How many electrons does an oxygen atom need to complete its octet?

• One

• Four

• Two

• Three

What type of bond is formed when two oxygen atoms share two pairs of electrons?

• Single covalent bond

• Ionic bond

• Triple covalent bond

• Double covalent bond

What is the result when nitrogen atoms share three pairs of electrons?

• Single covalent bond

• Triple covalent bond

• Ionic bond

• Double covalent bond

Which type of bond involves the sharing of electron pairs?

• Hydrogen bond

• Metallic bond

• Covalent bond

• Ionic bond