Coordinate Covalent Compounds and Resonance Structures Quiz

What is a coordinate covalent compound?

• A compound where one element donates an extra pair of electrons to the bond.

• A compound where two elements share electrons equally.

• A compound where electrons are transferred from one element to another.

• A compound with a single covalent bond.

In the example of carbon monoxide, how many electrons does carbon have in its outer shell before bonding?

• Six electrons

• Four electrons

• Eight electrons

• Two electrons

What type of bond is formed when oxygen contributes an extra pair of electrons in carbon monoxide?

• Double bond

• Single bond

• Triple bond

• Coordinate covalent bond

What is a resonance structure?

• A structure with a coordinate covalent bond.

• A structure where electrons are shared equally between atoms.

• A structure where more than one valid Lewis structure can be drawn for a molecule.

• A structure with a single covalent bond.

How many electrons are available for drawing the Lewis structure of ozone (O3)?

• 12 electrons

• 16 electrons

• 20 electrons

• 18 electrons