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.

The term for the energy required to remove an electron from an atom in the gaseous state is ionization energy.

Fluorine (F) has the highest electronegativity.

An ionic bond results from the attraction between a positively charged ion and a negatively charged ion.

An atom of sulfur (S) has 8 valence electrons.

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°.

The molecular shape of methane (CH₄) is tetrahedral.

Beryllium (Be) has the highest first ionization energy.

H₂O has a bent molecular shape.

The electron configuration of a neutral sulfur atom is 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁴.

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.