Ionic Bonds
Covalent Bonds
Lewis Dot Structures
Shapes (VESPR theory)
Test answers
100

An ionic bond is created when electrons are __________________.

Transferred (from one atom to another)

100

A covalent bond is created when electrons are __________________.

Shared


100

In a lewis dot structure, the dots represent __________ __________.

valence electrons

100

Name a compound that has a BENT structure.

h2o

100

According to VSEPR theory, which molecule has a bent shape?

CO2

H2O

CS2

HF

The compound H2O will have a shape that is bent.

200

Using Electronegativity difference, how do you know if a bond between two atoms is ionic?

The electronegativity difference is greater than 1.6.

200

Using Electronegativity difference, how do you know if a bond between two atoms is covalent?

The Electronegativity difference is less than 1.6

200

According to the octet rule, how many valence electrons do most atoms want to have?

8 valence electrons

200

What is the structure of CCl4

Tetrahedral

200

Electrons are delocalized/"sea of electrons" in this type of bond.

Metallic bonds have a sea of electrons

300

In the compound Ni(ClO3)2, what is the polyatomic ion?

Use your polyatomic ion sheet to name the ion.

Chlorate ClO3-1

300

Name this covalently bonding compound: P4S8

Tetraphosphorous octasulfide

300

Name the element that will most likely form an ionic bond with Magnesium Mg, which has 2 valence electrons.

Be

Ca

N

F

Choose a non metal. Elements that have an outershell closer to eight will be most likely to bond with Mg.

400

Name this ionically bonded compound: Ni(ClO3)2

How do you represent the transition metals in the name?

Nickel (II) chlorate

The roman numerals are the charge of the metal.

400

Does P4S8 form an ionic, polar covalent, or nonpolar covalent bond?

Nonpolar covalent

400

Which compounds will share electrons?

KOH

F2

CO2

AuAg

F2

CO2

500

When you bond Strontium and Nitrogen, what is the resulting formula?

Sr3N2

500

What is the electronegativity difference of a polar covalent compound and what is the electronegativity difference of a nonpolar covalent compound?

polar covalent compound: 0.5 - 1.6

nonpolar covalent compound: less than 0.5

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