10 Questions
What is the primary type of bond characterized by electrostatic attraction between ions?
Ionic bond
Which type of bond involves the sharing of electrons between nonmetallic atoms?
Covalent bond
What kind of bond involves the attractions between the positive nuclei of metal atoms and a sea (cloud) of electrons?
Metallic bond
According to the octet rule, atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons until they are surrounded by how many valence electrons?
8
Which electrons of an atom participate in chemical bonding?
Valence electrons
What is the type of bond that involves the attractions between the positive nuclei of metal atoms and a sea (cloud) of electrons?
Metallic bond
Which type of bond involves the sharing of electrons between nonmetallic atoms?
Covalent bond
What is the term for the outer shell electrons of an atom that participate in chemical bonding?
Valence electrons
According to the octet rule, atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons until they are surrounded by how many valence electrons?
8
Which type of bond is characterized by electrostatic attraction between ions?
Ionic bond
Test your knowledge of chemical bonding theories and concepts from Chapter 8 of 'Chemistry: The Central Science, 11th edition'. Explore the characteristics of ionic, covalent, and metallic bonds and understand the interactions between different types of elements.
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