10 Questions
What type of bond is formed between two atoms when six electrons are shared between them?
Triple bond
How many covalent bonds are formed in a water (H2O) molecule?
Two covalent bonds
What is the electron configuration of nitrogen in a nitrogen molecule (N2) when forming a triple bond?
Nearest noble gas configuration (Ne)
Why can carbon form so many compounds?
Catenation
In a methane molecule (CH4), how many hydrogen atoms share electrons with carbon?
Four hydrogen atoms
What are compounds of carbon with double bonds and triple bonds called?
Unsaturated compounds
What are compounds of carbon with carbon-carbon single bonds called?
Saturated compounds
Why is it difficult for a carbon atom to form a stable ion by losing or gaining electrons?
Because a huge amount of energy is involved in either losing or gaining electrons.
What type of bonding involves the transfer of valence electrons between a metal and a nonmetal?
Ionic bonding
How are ionic compounds held together?
By electrostatic attractions between the oppositely charged ions.
Test your knowledge on carbon compounds, saturated and unsaturated compounds, and covalent bonding. Understand the difficulties in forming stable ions involving carbon atoms.
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