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Ionic and Covalent Bonds DATE :
15 Questions

1. Why do all bonds form?

A so the number of protons equals the B to fill the outermost energy level
number of electrons
C so an atom can become unstable
2. Valence electrons are found
A inatom
the innermost energy level of an B in the outermost energy levels of an
atom
C in the middle energy levels of an atom
3. An atom with 3 valence electrons "wants" a full shell, so it can either gain 5 or lose
3. Which is more likely to occur?
A Gain 5 B Nothing
C Lose 3
4. Zinc fluoride
A Zn2F B ZnF2
C ZnF D Zn2F4
 5. How many Aluminum atoms are in Al2O3?
A 1 B 3
C 2 D 5
6. When naming ionic compounds, the metal is always named first and the nonmetal
is always named second.
A True B False
7. Write the correct formula for Sodium Chloride.
A NaCl2 B SC
C SCl D NaCl
8. Mg3N2
A Magnesium nitride B Magnesium (II) nitride
C Trimagnesium dinitrogen
9. How do covalent bonds form?
A Opposite slight charges attract each B Scientists still aren't sure.
atom in the compound.
C Sharing
atoms
valence electrons between D By donating and receiving valence
electrons between atoms.
10. What two types of atoms make a covalent bond?

A 2 Metals B 1 Metal and 1 Nonmetal

C 2 Noble Gases D 2 Nonmetals
11. How many valence electrons does hydrogen have?

A 1 B 4
C 2 D 3
12. Covalent compounds can have
A Single Bonds B Quadruple Bonds
C Double Bonds D Triple Bonds
13. When an atom loses an electron, it becomes a
A neutral atom B neutral ion
C positive ion D negative ion
14. What is the proper name for CH4?
A Monocarbon tetrahydride B Monocarbon hydride
C Carbon tetrahydride
15. What is the proper name for S2O2?
A Sulfur (II) oxide B Disulfur dioxide
C Sulfur oxide D Sulfur dioxide