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Covalent Bonding

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What two types of atoms make a covalent bond?
a)
2 Nonmetals
b)
1 Nonmetal and 1 Metal
c)
2 Metals
d)
2 Noble Gases
2.
How are covalent bonds explained?
a)
When one atom takes the other atom's electron
b)
When the atom shares an electron with an another atom
c)
When the two nucleus merge
d)
When the neutrons leave the nucleus
3.

Which of the following pairs of elements will form a covalent compound?

a)

sulfur and neon

b)

hydrogen and carbon

c)

sodium and chlorine

4.
a)

P and R

b)

P and Q

c)

T ans S

5.

Element Q has an electronic structure 2,5. Element R has an electronic structure 2,7.

What is formed when Q and R react?

a)

ionic ; QR3

b)

covalent; QR3

c)

covalent; QR

d)

ionic ; QR

6.

The diagram below shows the electron arrangement in a molecule of the compound AX2. Which pair of elements could A and X be?

a)

A: oxygen; X: hydrogen

b)

A: sulfur; X: chlorine

7.

Substance Q has the following physical properties.


  • It does not conduct electricity when molten.
  • It is soluble in organic solvents.
  • It is a gas at room temperature.


What is Q?

a)

sodium chloride

b)

gold

c)

sulfur dioxide

8.
a)

ionic; XY

b)

covalent; XY

c)

ionic; XY2

d)

covalent; XY2

9.

How many electrons are involved in bonding in this molecule?

a)

2

b)

3

c)

4

d)

8

10.
Which element below is not diatomic?
a)
hydrogen
b)
oxygen
c)
nitrogen
d)
sulfur
11.

Which statement describes the formation of a covalent bond?

a)

Electrons are shared between metallic atoms.

b)

Electrons are shared between non-metallic atoms.

c)

Electrons are transferred from metallic to non-metallic atom