12 Questions
What is an ionic bond?
The electrostatic force of attraction between oppositely charged ions
What is the main difference between ionic and covalent compounds in terms of their physical state at room temperature?
Ionic compounds are solids, while covalent compounds are liquids or gases
What is the term for electrons that are not involved in bonding?
Lone pairs
What type of bond is formed by the end-on overlap of orbitals?
Sigma (σ) bond
What is the characteristic of covalent compounds in terms of their ability to conduct electricity?
They do not conduct electricity when molten or in solution
What is the primary characteristic of a polar covalent bond?
Electrons are unequally shared between atoms
What is the term for the number of bonds an atom of an element forms when it reacts?
Valency
Which of the following statements is true about the valency of an element?
It is the number of bonds an atom of the element forms when it reacts
What is the primary difference between σ and π bonds?
The orientation of the orbital overlap
Which of the following compounds would be expected to dissolve readily in water?
An ionic compound
What is the electronic arrangement of an atom that has reached its octet?
An atom with eight electrons in its outermost energy level
Which of the following statements is true about ionic compounds?
They are typically solids at room temperature
Test your knowledge of chemical bonds, including the Octet Rule, valency, ions, and the electrostatic force of attraction between oppositely charged ions. Learn about the different types of bonds and how they form. Quiz yourself on chemical bonding!
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