Chemistry: Chemical Bonding
Test Quiz
1. The atomic number of an atom is the number of ______ in the atom's nucleus.
a. Electrons
b. Neutrons
c. Protons
d. Valence electrons
e. Neutrinos
2. Electrons orbit around the nucleus of an atom in layers. What are these layers called?
a. Valences
b. Covalents
c. Bonds
d. Shells
e. Floors
3. Where are valence electrons located?
a. In the nucleus of the atom
b. In the outer shell of the atom
c. In the inner shell of the atom
d. All electrons are considered valence electrons
e. They are free floating electrons that do not belong to an atom
4. What group of elements have a naturally full outer shell of electrons?
a. Metals
b. Actinides
c. Transition metals
d. Halogens
e. Noble gases
5. True or False: Atoms with a relatively empty outer shell want to gain electrons.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
c.
d.
e.
6. What type of chemical bonds share electrons between atoms?
a. Ionic
b. Elemental
c. Iconic
d. Electronic
e. Covalent
7. What type of chemical bond is formed when one atom donates an electron to another atom?
a. Ionic
b. Elemental
c. Iconic
d. Electronic
e. Covalent
8. Which of the following is true about covalent bonding?
a. Up to 8 electrons can be donated from one element to another
b. Electrons are donated from the outer shell
c. Electrons are shared in pairs
d. All of the above
e. None of the above
9. Which of the following is true about ionic bonding?
a. It is mostly formed between electrons on the left side of the periodic table
b. Lithium Fluoride is formed by ionic bonding
c. Electrons are donated from one element to another
d. All of the above
e. None of the above
10. Which is true about an atom that has 6 of 8 electrons in its outer shell?
a. It will want to give up 2 electrons
b. It will want to gain 2 electrons
c. It will want to give up 6 electrons
d. It will want to gain 6 electrons
e. It is considered stable and will not react with other elements
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