Chemical Bonding Basics and Lewis Dot Diagrams

What is a chemical bond?

• A repulsion between atoms

• A neutral interaction between atoms

• An attraction between atoms

• A force that separates atoms

What is the maximum number of electrons hydrogen wants to be stable?

• Two

• One

• Three

• Four

What happens to energy when chemical bonds are broken?

• Energy is absorbed

• Energy is released

• Energy remains constant

• Energy is destroyed

Which of the following statements is true about bond formation?

• Energy is destroyed during bond formation

• Energy is absorbed during bond formation

• Energy is released during bond formation

• Energy remains constant during bond formation

According to the octet rule, how many electrons do most atoms seek to have in their valence shell?

• Four

• Two

• Eight

• Six

Which element is an exception to the octet rule?

• Carbon

• Oxygen

• Hydrogen

• Nitrogen

How many valence electrons does strontium have?

• One

• Four

• Two

• Three

In group 14, how are the valence electrons distributed around the element symbol?

• Three on one side, one on another

• Two on each side

• All on one side

• One on each side

How many valence electrons does a group 17 element have?

• Five

• Six

• Eight

• Seven

What is the electron configuration of neon?

• 2, 8

• 2, 8, 8

• 2, 6

• 2, 4