In a covalent bond,
Atoms share one or more pairs of electrons
Covalent bonds:
involve the sharing of one to three pairs of electrons.
Which of the following is true of polar covalent bonds?
The electrons are shared unequally
A molecule of water (H2O) is formed by what type of bond?
polar covalent bonds
What is an ion?
an atom that has either gained or lost electron(s)
When an ionic bond forms, which part(s) of the atoms are directly involved?
the outermost electrons
How do ions form ionic bonds?
Ions of opposite electrical charges are attracted to each other to balance the charges.
Calcium's atomic number is 20. It forms ions with 18 electrons. What is the electrical charge of a
calcium ion?
+2
Formation of hydrogen bonds requires hydrogen atoms and what else?
polar covalent bonds
Which of the following correctly ranks the types of chemical bonds, in order, from strongest to
weakest?
covalent, ionic, hydrogen
Which of the following distinguishes hydrogen bonds from covalent bonds?
Only hydrogen bonds can form between molecules
Which of the following is not a result of hydrogen bonds?
Two hydrogen atoms join together to form a molecule of hydrogen gas.
Which parts of atoms can interact (react) to form chemical bonds?
valence electrons