Chemical Bonding Quiz #1
  • 1. The number of electrons in the outer shell
A) ion
B) atomic mass
C) valence
D) isotope
  • 2. These elements don't bond with other elements because their outer shell is filled.
A) metals
B) noble solids
C) none of the answers are correct
D) Inert gases
  • 3. Most atoms adopt one of three simple strategies to achieve a filled shell. Which of the following is NOT one of these strategies.
A) Keep their own electrons
B) accept electrons
C) Share electrons
D) Give away electrons
  • 4. Which of the following is NOT a type of chemical bond?
A) Metallic
B) All of the answers are correct
C) Ionic
D) Covalent
  • 5. In ionic bonding
A) electrons are shared
B) Electrons are accepted
C) Two answers are correct
D) Electrons are given away
  • 6. In ionic bonding electrical forces between same charged ions holds the atoms together.
A) True
B) False
  • 7. In metallic bonding...
A) Bonding takes place between positively charged areas of one atom with a negatively charged area of another atom.
B) A couple of atoms share their electrons with each other.
C) Some electrons are redistributed so they are shared by all the atoms as a whole.
D) One atom takes the outer shell electrons from another atom.
  • 8. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of metals.
A) Brittle/Shatters easily
B) Shiny luster
C) Malleable
D) conducts electricity
  • 9. In covalent bonding
A) One atom takes the outer shell electrons from another atom.
B) A couple of atoms share their electrons with each other.
C) Some electrons are shared by all the atoms.
D) Bonding takes place between positively charged areas of one molecule with a negatively charged area of another molecule.
  • 10. Which element forms the basis for organic chemistry
A) hydrogen
B) carbon
C) all of the above
D) oxygen
  • 11. These help hold molecules together.
A) Hydrogen Bonds
B) Van der Waals Forces
C) All of the above.
D) Polarization
  • 12. In polarization....
A) Occurs when molecules move to opposite sides (poles) of a cell.
B) Occurs when molecules get near magnetic North or South Poles.
C) occurs when electrons spend more time w/ one part of the molecule than another.
D) Occurs when atoms move to opposite sides (poles) of the molecule.
  • 13. Hydrogen bonds are....
A) strong bonds
B) are found between the sides of the DNA double helix
C) help to determine shape and function of molecules
D) formed when one atom takes an electron from another atom.
  • 14. Van der Waals Forces are a result of...
A) One molecule taking electrons from another
B) Molecules sharing electrons
C) None of the above
D) molecules coming close to one another creating a weak force between these molecules
  • 15. O2 is an example of what type of bonding
A) Hydrogen
B) Metallic
C) Ionic
D) None of the above
  • 16. When two or more metal elements are combined they form an...
A) bronze
B) covalent bond
C) brass
D) alloy
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