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WorksheetsChemical Bonding
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
Which of the following best describes the bonding in H 2 O?
Ionic bonding
Covalent bonding
Metallic bonding
Hydrogen bonding
What is the correct formula for the ionic compound formed between magnesium and chlorine?
MgCl
MgCl 2
Mg 2 Cl
MgCl 3
Which of the following is a covalent molecule?
NaCl
H 2 O
KBr
CaO
Predict the formula for an ionic compound that forms between barium (Ba) and nitrogen (N).
BaN
Ba 3 N 2
Ba 2 N 3
BaN 3
Match the following descriptions to the type of bond.
Occurs between two nonmetals - (a)
Occurs between a metal and a nonmetal - (b)
Covalent bond
Ionic bond
are two or more elements that are chemically bonded together.
Compounds
True
False
Match the bonds with the amount of electrons
Triple bond
6 electrons (3 pairs) shared
Double bond
4 electrons (2 pairs) shared
Single bond
2 electrons (1 pairs) shared
Two nonmetals from Region 3 combine. This is most likely a (a)
covalent bond
ionic bond
metallic bond
james bond
Match the following
Complete transfer of electrons
ionic
unequal sharing of electrons
polar covelant
equal sharing of electrons
non-polar covelant
Why do elements bond? (a)
To gain new properties
To create a new element
To become stable
To get bigger
When bonding (a) give up electrons and become positive (b)
metals
cations
nonmetals
anions
Which of the following is an ionic compound:
CH4
I2
LiBr2
CO
A covalent bond is...
a force that bonds two atoms together by the sharing of electrons
where each pair of shared electrons creates a bond
usually occurs between atoms of nonmetals
none of these
Chemical bonding occurs when...
atoms join to form new substances
atoms have the same number of electrons
atoms are in the same Group
none of these
What is a chemical bond?
when atoms are tied together
when electrons are either shared, gained, or lost
when the protons are the same
none of these
The octet rule states...
electrons want to be in constant movement
that most atoms want to have 8 valence electrons
atoms can only have 3 electrons
atoms can only have the amount of electrons as their atomic number
An ionic bond is...
the force of attraction between oppositely charged ions due to an electron 'jumping' from one atom to another
where electrons fall off
none of these
What kind of bond is this Lewis Dot Structure showing?
Single Bond
Double Bond
Triple Bond
No Bond
What kind of bond is this Lewis Dot Structure showing?
Single Bond
Double Bond
Triple Bond
No Bond
Valence electrons are...
electrons on the inner shell
another word for neutrons
electrons on the outer shell
extra small electrons
How many valence electrons would an element in group 16 have?
16
6
4
2
Which type of chemical bond involves the sharing of electron pairs between atoms?
Ionic bond
Covalent bond
Metallic bond
Hydrogen bond
What is the primary type of bonding in sodium chloride (NaCl)?
Covalent bonding
Ionic bonding
Metallic bonding
Hydrogen bonding
In a water molecule (H$_2$O), what type of bond holds the hydrogen and oxygen atoms together?
Ionic bond
Covalent bond
Metallic bond
Hydrogen bond
Which of the following compounds is formed by ionic bonding?
H$_2$O
CO$_2$
NaCl
CH$_4$
