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The Periodic Table & Chemical Bonding

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 38mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which statement best describes the relationship between atoms & molecules.

a)

molecules are made of atoms that are chemically bonded together.

b)

atoms are made of molecules that are chemically bonded together.

c)

molecules are made of a mixture of atoms and compounds.

d)

atoms are made of protons, neutrons & electrons.

2.

Which statement describes the model that shows a compound.

a)

Model X shows a compound because there are two different types of atoms

b)

Model X shows a compound because two different atoms are chemically bonded together.

c)

Model Y dhows a compound because there is more than one type of atom.

d)

Model Y shows a compound because each pair of matching atoms can form a chemical bond.

3.

What do ionic bonds and covalent bonds have in common?

a)

Both types of bonds create new substances

b)

Both types of bonds involve valence electrons.

c)

Electrons are transferred from one atom to another in both types of bonds.

d)

Electrons are shared between atoms in both types of bonds.

4.

Which is the correct chemical formula for ammonia?

a)

NH

b)

N3H3

c)

N-3H+3

d)

NH3

5.

Which statement is true?

a)

The bigger an atom, the more electrons it will share in a bond.

b)

The smaller an atom, the more electrons it will share in a bond.

c)

The more valence electrons two atoms share, the stronger the bond is between those atoms.

d)

The more valence electrons two atoms share, the weaker the bond is between those atoms.

6.

What does this image show?

a)

three single covalent bonds

b)

one triple covalent bond

c)

three single ionic bonds

d)

one triple ionic bond

7.

How many dots would there be in an electron diagram for silicon, one of the group 14 elements?

a)

2

b)

4

c)

8

d)

14

8.

Which statement is false?

a)

Molecules are made of atoms.

b)

Some compounds are made of covalent molecules.

c)

Some compounds are made of ions.

d)

Elements are made of molecules.

9.

What would cause fluorine to have the same electron configuration as a noble gas?

a)

gaining one electron

b)

losing one electron

c)

losing two electrons

d)

gaining two electrons

10.

Which two elements are likely to form an ionic bond?

a)

an atom with 1 valence electron and an atom with 8 valence electrons

b)

an atom with 4 valence electron and an atom with 6 valence electrons

c)

an atom with 2 valence electrons and an atom with 6 valence electrons

d)

an atom with 7 valence electrons and another atom with 7 valence electrons

11.

What is represented in each block of the periodic table?

a)

one molecule

b)

one element

c)

one ion

d)

one electron

12.

What is indicated by the number above the symbol in each block of the periodic table?

a)

the number of valence electrons and protons per neutral atom

b)

the total number of electrons and protons per neutral atom

c)

the number of valence electrons per ion

d)

the total number of electrons per ion

13.

From left to right, what is the order of sections on a periodic table?

a)

nonmetals, metalloids, and metals

b)

metals, nonmetals, and metalloids

c)

metalloids, metals, and nonmetals

d)

metals, metalloids, and nonmetals

14.

What is a common property of nonmetals and covalent compounds?

a)

poor conductors

b)

good conductors

c)

high melting point

d)

high boiling point

15.

What information does a chemical formula provide?

a)

A chemical formula provides the number of electrons in an element.

b)

A chemical formula provides the type and amount of elements that make up a compound.

c)

A chemical formula provides the structure of an atom.

d)

A chemical formula provides the boiling point of a molecule.

16.

What group is Nitrogen in?

a)

3

b)

5

c)

15

d)

18

17.

In the formula H2O, what does the number 2 indicate?

a)

There are two atoms of hydrogen in this molecule.

b)

Each hydrogen atom loses two electrons to the oxygen atom.

c)

Each hydrogen atom gains two electrons from the oxygen atom.

d)

Two atoms each of hydrogen and oxygen are in this molecule.

18.

Which of the following is formed between atoms when they share electrons?

a)

ionic bond

b)

covalent bond

c)

electrical bond

d)

james bond

19.

polar bonds form when valence electrons are shared __________.

a)

equally

b)

unequally

20.

Which 2 elements would form an ionic compound?

a)

Lithium and Chlorine

b)

Carbon and Oxygen

c)

Sodium and Calcium

d)

Neon and Argon

21.

Which 2 elements would form an covalent compound?

a)

Lithium and Chlorine

b)

Carbon and Oxygen

c)

Sodium and Calcium

d)

Neon and Argon

22.

Ionic Bonding involves...

a)

The transfer of electrons from nonmetals to metals

b)

The transfer of neutrons from metals to nonmetals

c)

The transfer of electrons from metals to nonmetals

d)

The transfer of protons from nonmetals to metals

23.
What usually forms the positive ion?
a)
Metal
b)
Non Metals
c)
None
24.
What happens when the sodium atom loses an electron?
a)
It become negatively charged 
b)
It become positively charged
c)
none
25.
What happens when an atom gain an electron?
a)
Neutral(no charge)
b)
Positive charge
c)
Negative charge
26.

What is the number of valence electrons for Oxygen?

a)

8

b)

6

c)

16

d)

2

27.
What is a valence electron?
a)
an electron that is found in the outermost shell of an atom. 
b)
an electron found in the innermost shell of an atom.
c)
an electron found in the middle shell.
28.

Which of the following is a property of metals.

a)

good conductor

b)

poor conductor

c)

low melting point

29.

Which of the following describes how metals bond together.

a)

electron sharing

b)

electron pooling

c)

electron transfer

d)

electron destruction

30.
The number at the bottom of each square on the periodic table is the ...
a)
atomic number
b)
atomic mass
c)
chemical symbol
d)
element name
31.
An atom with 19 protons, and 19 electrons and a mass of 39 has how many neutrons?
a)
19
b)
39
c)
20
d)
58
32.

When Oxygen forms a stable ion it has a charge of _____ because it _____ two valence electrons.

a)

-2, gained

b)

-2, lost

c)

+2, gained

d)

+2, lost

33.

When Sodium (Na) forms a stable ion it has a charge of _____ because it _____ a valence electron.

a)

+1, gained

b)

-1, lost

c)

-1, lost

d)

+1, lost

34.

What makes an atom stable?

a)

a full outer shell of electrons

b)

equal amounts of protons & electrons

c)

kit kats

d)

to be loved

35.
Why do metals conduct thermal energy more quickly?
a)
Particles vibrate faster
b)
Due to the presence of bound electrons
c)
Due to the presence of free electrons
d)
Metals are grey
36.
Mg2+ and Cl- create...
a)
Mg2Cl
b)
MgCl2
c)
Mg2Cl2
d)
MgCl
37.

Label the following item

38.

What is the main difference between a compound and a mixture?

a)

Compounds are chemically bonded; mixtures do not.

b)

Mixtures can only be separated by chemical means.

c)

Compounds can be separated by physical means.

d)

Mixtures have a chemical bond between their components.

39.
A vertical column is called...
a)
group
b)
tower
c)
period
d)
crew
40.

How many more electrons are needed to complete the outer energy level of a Phosphorus (P) atom?

a)

only 1 more electrons

b)

only 3 more electrons!

c)

8 more electrons!

d)

none!