WorksheetsConcept 1 Practice Stability and Bonding
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 19mins
Why do atoms bond?
They typically don't bond
To add or take away energy levels
To have a full valance shell.
To have a full inner shell
What is the correct Lewis structure for BF3?
BF3 (The formula is the Lewis Structure)
How many valence electrons does carbon have?
4
5
6
7
This could be the dot diagram of
Mg
Cl
C
O
Nonmetals tend to
gain electrons
lose electrons
Metals tend to
gain electrons
lose electrons
How many electrons does barium have to give up to follow the octet rule?
1
2
3
4
Which of the following elements forms an ion with a -1 charge?
fluorine
hydrogen
potassium
sodium
How many valence electrons are in an atom of Silicon?
2
4
6
8
How many valence electrons are in an atom of Magnesium?
2
3
4
5
How many valence electrons are in an atom of Phosphorus?
2
3
4
5
What ion will potassium form?
K2+
K1+
K1-
K2-
Which of the following elements LOSES 1 electron in order to attain an octet?
potassium
calcium
helium
boron
fluorine
Which of the following elements LOSES 2 electrons in order to attain an octet?
lithium
magnesium
helium
sulfur
bromine
Which of the following elements GAINS 2 electrons in order to attain an octet?
cesium
magnesium
phosphorus
sulfur
iodine
Which of the following elements LOSES 3 electrons in order to attain an octet?
nitrogen
lithium
aluminum
oxygen
iodine
Which of the following elements GAINS 3 electrons in order to attain an octet?
nitrogen
lithium
boron
oxygen
fluorine
Get your periodic table out! How many valence electrons does Carbon (C) have?
3
6
4
14
How many electrons does Cl (Chlorine) want to gain or lose to complete the octet rule?
It wants to gain 1 electrons
It wants to lose 7 electrons
It wants to lose 9 electron
It want so gain 10 electrons
