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Atomic Bonding Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How many valence electrons does this atom have?

a)

2

b)

6

c)

8

d)

There is no way to know because we cannot see the nucleus.

2.

Chemical bonds occur when ____ or more atoms combine.

a)

1

b)

2

c)

0

d)

10

3.

What subatomic particle is involved in bonding?

a)

protons

b)

neutrons

c)

electrons

d)

valence electrons

4.

In an ionic bond, electrons are

a)

lost or gained

b)

shared

c)

either shared or gained

d)

neither, they float in a cloud

5.

In an covalent bond, electrons are

a)

lost or gained

b)

shared

c)

either shared or gained

d)

neither, they float in a cloud

6.

Which of the following elements has a full valence shell?

a)

oxygen

b)

helium

c)

barium

d)

carbon

7.

Typically, atoms are more stable when they are..

a)

bonded together

b)

apart from each other

c)

metal ions

d)

all of the above

8.

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

9.

How many valence electrons does neon have?

a)

2

b)

10

c)

8

d)

18

10.

How likely is neon to bond with another atom?

a)

Very likely to bond.

b)

It will not bond with another atom.

c)

It could bond if it really wanted to.

d)

It would bond and be either a covalent or ionic bond.