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Physical Science Ch. 5

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is not true regarding chemical bonds?

a)

Chemical bonds form compounds that are less stable than the individual atoms involved

b)

Chemical bonds can form when atoms gain or lose electrons.

c)

Chemical bonds can form when atoms share electrons.

2.

The octet rule states that atoms are generally most stable when

a)

eight atoms form ring-shaped molecules.

b)

they combine with other elements to form compounds.

c)

they have eight electrons in their valence energy level

3.

The properties of water are different from the properties of hydrogen and oxygen because

a)

chemical bonding changes the properties.

b)

hydrogen and oxygen are a gas, and water cannot be a gas

c)

they consist of different elements.

4.

Covalent bonding forms __________, while ionic bonding forms __________.

a)

diatomic molecules; Lewis structures

b)

molecules; crystals

c)

polar molecules; nonpolar molecules

5.

Why does diatomic nitrogen form triple bonds?

a)

Nitrogen needs three additional electrons to complete its octet

b)

Nitrogen is part of the Hydrogen Seven

c)

Diatomic nitrogen is a polar molecule.

6.

Which atom is most likely to take valence electrons in ionic bonding?

a)

. an atom found in diatomic molecules

b)

an atom found in polar molecules

c)

an atom with high electronegativity

7.

Refer to a periodic table. Which of the following is the correct Lewis structure for potassium fluoride?

a)

K – F

b)

K = F

c)

d)

8.

How many atoms are represented by the chemical formula CuSO4?

a)

3

b)

4

c)

6

d)

7

9.

Refer to a periodic table. Which of the following chemical formulas would most likely represent the ionic compound potassium nitride?

a)

b)

10.

Refer to a periodic table. What ratio of ammonium ( NH4 + ) to chlorine (Cl– ) ions would you expect to find in ammonium chloride?

a)

1:1

b)

1:2

c)

1:4

d)

4:1

11.

What is the name for the covalent compound SF 6 (the 6 is a sub script)?

a)

fluoride hexasulfite

b)

hexafluoride sulfate

c)

sulfur hexafluoride

12.

Identify each bond description as covalent (C), ionic (I), or metallic (M).

between oppositely charged ions

a)

Ionic

b)

Metallic

c)

Covalent

13.

Identify each bond description as covalent (C), ionic (I), or metallic (M).

between atoms with very different electronegativities

a)

Ionic

b)

Metallic

c)

Covalent

14.

Identify each bond description as covalent (C), ionic (I), or metallic (M).

between elements such as transition metals with similar low electronegativities

a)

Ionic

b)

Metallic

c)

Covalent

15.

Identify each bond description as covalent (C), ionic (I), or metallic (M).

most often formed between nonmetals

a)

Ionic

b)

Metallic

c)

Covalent

16.

Identify each bond description as covalent (C), ionic (I), or metallic (M).

resulting in a sea of shared electrons

a)

Ionic

b)

Metallic

c)

Covalent

17.

Identify each bond description as covalent (C), ionic (I), or metallic (M).

resulting from two atoms sharing electrons

a)

Ionic

b)

Metallic

c)

Covalent

18.

Molecules made of exactly two atoms are called ________ molecules.

a)

diatomic

b)

Polyatomic

c)

polarity

19.

A group of covalently bonded atoms that together have a net charge is a(n)

a)

diatomic

b)

Polyatomic ion

c)

polarity

20.

Unequal distribution of electric charge is called _________.

a)

polarity

b)

diatomic