Chemical Bonding and Electron Configurations Quiz

Covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons between atoms.

An atom of oxygen has 6 valence electrons.

An ionic bond is formed between a metal and a nonmetal.

The electron configuration of a nitrogen atom is 1s² 2s² 2p⁵.

The term for the attraction between molecules of the same substance is cohesion.

The electron configuration shorthand notation for magnesium is [Ar] 4s².

Potassium (K) is most likely to form an ionic bond with oxygen.

The electron configuration of a neutral calcium atom is 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 4s².

CO₂ has a linear molecular geometry.

The bond angle in a water molecule (H₂O) is 109.5°.

NH₄⁺ has a trigonal pyramidal molecular shape.

The bond angle in an ammonia molecule (NH₃) is 104.5°.

BF₃ has a trigonal planar molecular geometry.

H₂O exhibits hydrogen bonding.

NH₃ is a polar molecule.

NH₃ has the highest dipole moment.

SF₄ has a square planar molecular geometry.