Chemistry: Carbon Compounds and Covalent Bonding Quiz
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What type of bond is primarily formed between two same nonmetallic atoms or between nonmetallic atoms with similar electronegativity?

  • Covalent bond (correct)
  • Triple bond
  • Ionic bond
  • Double bond

    • Which type of bond requires the sharing of six electrons between two atoms?

  • Triple bond (correct)
  • Double bond
  • Ionic bond
  • Single bond

    • What type of bond is depicted by double lines between the two involved atoms?

  • Triple bond
  • Single bond
  • Double bond (correct)
  • Ionic bond

    • What determines the bond strength of a bond?

    <p>Amount of energy required to break the bond</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about ionic compounds is FALSE?

    <p>They have low melting and boiling points.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many electrons are required for each oxygen atom to form a double bond with another oxygen atom?

    <p>4</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are compounds of carbon with double bonds and triple bonds called?

    <p>Unsaturated compounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is C4+ ion highly unstable when formed?

    <p>Due to the presence of six protons and two electrons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What electronic configuration does the carbon atom aim to achieve by gaining four electrons?

    <p>Ne</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does ionic bonding differ from covalent bonding?

    <p>Ionic bonding involves transfer of valence electrons between a metal and a nonmetal, while covalent bonding involves sharing of valence electrons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it difficult for the C4+ ion to hold 10 electrons?

    <p>Due to the presence of six protons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of compounds are those with carbon-carbon single bonds known as?

    <p>Saturated compounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

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