10 Questions
How many electrons can the first shell of an atom accommodate?
2
What is the term for a bond between a positive ion and a negative ion?
Ionic bond
In an ionic bond, which atom usually loses electrons to form a cation?
Metal
What happens to the pH of a solution if it is above 7 on the pH scale?
It is a base
How many electrons does an atom of sulfur (atomic number 16) have in its outer shell?
6
What is the term for a bond formed by the sharing of electrons between atoms?
Nonpolar covalent bond
What type of charge does an anion possess?
- Negative
Which element becomes a cation when it loses its only electron in the outer shell?
$Sodium$
If an element has a full outermost electron shell, what is its stability like?
$Unreactive$
$pH$ is a measure of the hydrogen ion concentration. What does a $pH$ below 7 indicate?
$Acid$
Test your knowledge on acids, bases, covalent bonds, nonpolar and polar bonds, as well as hydrogen bonds in this chemistry quiz. Learn about the pH scale for acids and bases, how atoms share electrons in covalent bonds, and the differences between nonpolar and polar bonds.
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