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Types of Bonds

Total questions: 75

Worksheet time: 1hrs 3mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

There are 3 main types of chemical bonds: covalent, ionic, and metallic.

a)

False

b)

True

2.

Covalent bonds occur when electrons are shared between 2 atoms and the bond is classified as polar or nonpolar.

Ionic bonds occur when one atom gives up one or more electrons and another atom accepts the electron.

Metallic bonds occur between 2 metal atoms of the same or different elements.

a)
Single, Double, Triple
b)
Alkaline, Transition, Noble
c)
Covalent, Ionic, Metallic
d)
Hydrogen, Helium, Lithium
3.

What are covalent bonds?

a)
Covalent bonds are formed by the transfer of electrons between atoms.
b)
Covalent bonds are weak attractions between molecules.
c)
Covalent bonds are chemical bonds formed by the sharing of electron pairs between atoms.
d)
Covalent bonds only occur in metals.
4.

What are ionic bonds?

a)
Ionic bonds are formed by sharing electrons between atoms.
b)
Ionic bonds are weak attractions between neutral molecules.
c)
Ionic bonds occur only in metals and do not involve nonmetals.
d)
Ionic bonds are chemical bonds formed through the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions.
5.

What are metallic bonds?

pick 2

a)
Metallic bonds are the attractive forces between metal atoms and the delocalized electrons that surround them.
b)

is the way that metal atoms are kept together within a metal material. A metallic bond is a type of chemical bond similar to a covalent bond. Atoms in metals are held together by forces caused by the valence electrons

c)
Metallic bonds involve the sharing of electrons between two metal atoms.
d)
Metallic bonds are weak forces that occur in ionic compounds.
6.

A polar covalent bond usually involves 2 different types of atoms and occurs when one atom has a stronger pull on the electron, or a greater electronegativity. The ​ (a)   atom will have a slightly ​ (b)   charge and the other atom(s) will be slightly positive which results in poles on the molecule.

Choose from the below words
stronger
negative
7.
A (a)   covalent bond usually occurs between 2 atoms of the same (b)   , which pull equally on the (c)   .
Choose from the below words
nonpolar
element
electron
8.

What is the difference in nonpolar and polar covalent bonds?

a)
Polar covalent bonds have unequal sharing of electrons, while nonpolar covalent bonds have equal sharing.
b)
Polar covalent bonds only occur in organic compounds.
c)
Nonpolar covalent bonds are stronger than polar covalent bonds.
d)
Polar covalent bonds have equal sharing of electrons, while nonpolar covalent bonds have unequal sharing.
9.

Pauling Units (PU) are used to measure the (a)   of a (b)   .

Polar bonds have a measurement of 0.5-1.9 PU.

Non-polar bonds have a measurement of <0.5PU.

So polar non-polar has less than 0.5PU.

Choose from the below words
electronegativity
bond
10.

Ionic bonds occur when one atom ​ (a)   or more electrons and another atom ​ (b)   the electron.​ (c)   ions attract each other resulting in a bond. The positively charged atom is called a cation and is usually a metal. The negatively charged atom is an anion and is usually a non-metal.

Choose from the below words
gives up one
accepts
These oppositely charged
11.

Ionic bonds are giving to each other. Here. Have this electron. The other said thank you. I'll accept it. One of the electrons being shared by the ionic bond is the positive

The positive atom will have more protons than electrons

Which is the Positive atom?

a)

anion and usually is a metal

b)

anion and usually is a non-metal

c)

cation and usually is a metal

d)

cation and usually is a non-metal

12.

If an atom has more electrons than protons, it is negative This is

a)

anion and usually is a metal

b)

anion and usually is a non-metal

c)

cation and usually is a metal

d)

cation and usually is a non-metal

13.

So Ionic is sharing of atoms. One might be a positive cation atom. It will have more protons than electrons. It is usually a

a)

drink

b)

metal

c)

non metal

d)

flower

14.

So Ionic is sharing of atoms. One might be a positive cation atom. It will have more protons than electrons. It is usually a metal. The anion, the non metal one, will have more electrons than protons meaning it is negatively charged atom.

a)

drink

b)

true I guess

c)

non metal

d)

flower

15.

If an atom loses an electron it lost a negative. So it should become

a)
an anion
b)
a cation
c)
a proton
d)
a neutral atom
16.

If an atom gains an electron it gained a negative. So it should become

a)
an anion
b)
a cation
c)
a proton
d)
a neutral atom
17.

Covalent shares so their outer cloud both might touch or connect like this picture where the ionic are crossing over to the other. The covalent sharing it at the same time. Both won't let go. It is sharing between non metal and

a)
metal
b)
ionic
c)
alkali
d)

nonmetal or metalloid

18.

Metallic of between metals of course. They seem to be a big brotherhood that of electrons joining together, The metallic atoms all lose their electrons and they are now all packed together. The atom is now positively charged bc they lost the electrons. The electrons all left and join together. Left their master atom. But the master happy if it likes being positive.

a)

described as sea of electrons

b)

occur between 2 metal atoms of the same or different elements. The metals give up electrons which causes them to have a positive charge. The electrons hover near the metals and are all attracted to the same area, which basically bonds them together. These floating electrons are what allows metals to conduct electricity well and be malleable.

19.
What elements generally make an ionic bond?
a)
metal and nonmetal
b)
2 or more nonmetals
c)
metal
d)
none of the above
20.
What elements generally make a covalent bond?
a)
metal and nonmetal
b)
2 or more nonmetals
c)
metal
d)
none of the above
21.
When forming an ionic bond, a metal atom
a)
Gains electrons to form a cation
b)
Loses electrons to form a cation
c)
Gains electrons to form an anion
d)
Loses electrons to form an anion
22.
An ionic bond forms when 
a)
Valence electrons are shared
b)
a sea of mobile electrons surround the cations
c)
valence electrons are transferred between atoms
d)
none of the above
23.

A chemical bond that is formed between oppositely charged ions.

a)

compound

b)

ion

c)

covalent bond

d)

ionic bond

24.

The force that holds together atoms to form a substance.

a)

compound

b)

ion

c)

chemical bond

d)

ionic bond

25.

A covalent bond in which electrons are shared unequally is

a)

polar.

b)

polyatomic.

c)

ionic.

d)

a double bond.

26.

A compound formed as a result of electron sharing is called a(n)

a)

ionic compound

b)

ion

c)

molecule

d)

metal

27.

In a nonpolar covalent bond, electrons are shared:

a)

equally

b)

unequally

c)

between two metals

d)

between a metal and a non-metal

28.

What kind of bond would form between 2 oxygen atoms

a)

Ionic

b)

Polar Covalent

c)

Metallic

d)

Nonpolar Covalent

29.

What do we call the outermost electrons of an atom used in forming chemical bonds?

a)

Neutrons

b)

Ions

c)

energy levels

d)

Valence electrons

30.

Which type of bond involves an atom stealing an electron and another donating an electron?

a)

Ionic bonds

b)

Covalent bonds

c)

Metallic bonds

d)

Nonpolar bonds

31.

Which type of bond would occur between the following elements: Calcium (Ca) and Nickel (Ni)

a)

ionic

b)

covalent

c)

metallic

32.

Which type of bond would occur between the following elements: Magnesium (Mg) and Iodine (I)

a)

ionic

b)

covalent

c)

metallic

33.

Which type of bond would occur between the following elements: Nitrogen (N) and Sulfur (S)

a)

ionic

b)

covalent

c)

metallic

34.

Which type of bond would occur between the following elements: Chromium (Cr) and Oxygen (O)

a)

ionic

b)

covalent

c)

metallic

35.

Which type of bond would occur between the following elements: Hydrogen (H) and Sulfur (S)

a)

ionic

b)

covalent

c)

metallic

36.

Which type of bond would occur between the following elements: Cobalt (Co) and Zinc (Zn)

a)

ionic

b)

covalent

c)

metallic

37.

Which type of bond would occur between the following elements: Manganese (Mn) and Selenium (Se)

a)

ionic

b)

covalent

c)

metallic

38.

Which type of bond would occur between the following elements: Iron (Fe) and Sulfur (S)

a)

ionic

b)

covalent

c)

metallic

39.

Which type of bond would occur between the following elements: Boron (B) and Oxygen (O)

a)

ionic

b)

covalent

c)

metallic

40.

Which type of bond would occur between the following elements: Nickel (Ni) and Copper (Cu)

a)

ionic

b)

covalent

c)

metallic

41.

Which type of bond would occur between the following elements: Copper (Cu) and Iodine (I)

a)

ionic

b)

covalent

c)

metallic

42.

How is an ionic bond formed?

a)

Sharing of electrons

b)

Delocalised electrons

c)

Transfer of electrons

43.

Look at this picture- Which type of diagram is shown which has all the electrons in the different energy levels.

a)

Bohr's Diagram

b)

Lewis Dot Diagram

44.

This type of diagram shows only the electrons located in the elements outer most energy level.

a)

Bohr Diagram

b)

Lewis Dot Diagram

45.

This picture shows that Lithium has this many electrons in it's outer shell.

a)

zero

b)

1

46.

If Lithium has only 1 electron in its outer level, then what Group number is Lithium in?

a)

Group 8

b)

Group 14

c)

Group 2

d)

Group 1

47.

All of the elements in a Group or Family all have the SAME

a)

atomic mass

b)

number of valence electrons

c)

chemical symbol

d)

atomic number

48.

What type of bonding does this picture show?

a)

Ionic

b)

Covalent

49.

What type of bonding does this picture show?

a)

Ionic

b)

Covalent

50.

Generally, atoms form bonds so that _______________.

a)

Each atom loses its electrons

b)

Each atom has a stable electron configuration

c)

Each atom has an unstable electron configuration

d)

Each atom gains electrons

51.

Generally low melting and boiling points

a)

Ionic compounds

b)

Covalent compounds

52.

Generally high melting & boiling points

a)

Ionic compounds

b)

Covalent compounds

53.

Can be a solid, liquid, or gas at room temperature

a)

Ionic compounds

b)

Covalent compounds

54.

Always a solid at room temperature

a)

Ionic compounds

b)

Covalent compounds

55.

Poor electrical conductivity

a)

Ionic compounds

b)

Covalent compounds

56.

Conducts electricity well when melted or dissolved

a)

Ionic compounds

b)

Covalent compounds

57.

Valence electrons are shared

a)

Ionic bonds

b)

Covalent bonds

58.

Valence electrons are transferred

a)

Ionic bonds

b)

Covalent bonds

59.
Where are the nonmetals located on the periodic table? 
a)
Blue
b)
Red
c)
Green
60.

Carbon and Oxygen will make a ___________ bond.

a)

ionic

b)

covalent

c)

metallic

61.

NaCl

a)

ionic

b)

covalent

c)

metallic

62.

In which type of compound do valence electrons flow freely between nuclei?

a)

Ionic

b)

Metallic

c)

Covalent

d)

Hydrogen

63.

Which type of compound conducts electricity when dissolved in water?

a)

Ionic

b)

Metallic

c)

Covalent

d)

Hydrogen

64.

What is the charge of a potassium ion?

a)

-1

b)
  • +1

c)

Neutral

d)

+2

65.

How many valence electrons does a potassium atom have?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

66.

What type of compound has a 'sea of electrons' flowing between positively charged nuclei?

a)

Ionic

b)

Metallic

c)

Covalent

d)

Hydrogen

67.

Which element is shown losing an electron in the diagram?

a)

Chlorine

b)

Oxygen

c)

Potassium

d)

Hydrogen

68.

Which element is shown gaining an electron in the diagram?

a)

Chlorine

b)

Oxygen

c)

Potassium

d)

Hydrogen

69.

Identify the type of bond based on the description: Results from an almost equal sharing of electrons between atoms.

a)

Ionic

b)

Polar Covalent

c)

Nonpolar Covalent

d)

Metallic

70.

To draw an electron dot structure, one must know the:

a)

number of valence electrons in each atom

b)

atomic mass of each atom

c)

bond length of each atom

d)

ionization energy of each atom

71.

An octet is equal to

a)

2 electrons

b)

4 electrons

c)

6 electrons

d)

8 electrons

72.

Ionic compounds always have an overall net charge of ______.

a)

-1

b)

+1

c)

0

d)

it varies

73.
What is the charge on a Hydrogen ion?
a)
+1
b)
1
c)
2
74.
What is the charge on a chloride ion?
a)
-1
b)
1
c)
+2
d)
+1
75.
How many valence electrons does calcium have?
a)
2
b)
4
c)
6
d)
7