When does a covalent bond form? (what is occurring between the valence electrons)
A covalent bond forms when atoms share electrons.
How many electrons are needed in the outer energy levels of most atoms for them to be chemically stable?
8
What type of elements does a covalent bond form between?
A covalent bond forms between nonmetals.
A. C and Cl
B. K and Cl
C. H and S
D. N and O
B. K and Cl
Metals usually form _______ ions.
positive
Which of the following compounds has a covalent bond?
A. LiF
B. NaCl
C. CO2
D. Na3P
C. CO2
Which of the following pairs of elements will combine to form an covalent compound?
A. Mg and C
B. K and Cl
C. H and S
D. Na and Cl
C. H and S
A negatively charged atom gains electrons when it is bonded to another with an ionic bond, so the atom becomes more ________.
Negative
What type of bond is formed, and what type of change is occurring, in the figure below? 
A. covalent bond; chemical change
B. ionic bond; chemical change
C. ionic bond; physical change
D. covalent bond; physical change
A. covalent bond; chemical change
When Nitrogen forms an ion, the charge is?
3-
What are properties of substances that are bonded by ionic bonds?
They are solids at room temp., have high melting/boiling points, and good conductors.
What are the properties of a substance that is bonded by covalent bonds?
The properties are low melting and boiling point, also poor conductors.
When nonmetals form ions, the charge of the ion is usually?
negative