Question 11

Question

Which of the following must happen in order for atoms to bond either ionically or covalently with one another?

a
The valence shells of all atoms must be filled after the bonding occurs
b
The chemical properties of the atoms must be satisfied
c
The ions must have different charges
d
The resulting compound must follow ionic naming conventions
Question 12
Geoffrey has the atoms of an unknown element. His experiment concludes that these atoms are electrically neutral. What is the only thing he can say for certain about the atomic structure of the element with this information?

a
The number of protons and the number of electrons are the same
b
The atomic number and the atomic mass are the same
c
The number of protons and the number of neutrons are the same
d
The object belongs in the period IIVA
Question 13
How many valence electrons are in the element, oxygen?

a
2
b
3
c
4
d
6
Question 14
What trend on the Periodic Table is a measure of how strongly atoms attract bonding electrons to themselves?

a
atomic radius
b
ionization energy
c
electronegativity
d
density

Answer 1

Here are the answers to your questions:

Question 11: Which of the following must happen in order for atoms to bond either ionically or covalently with one another?
Answer: a. The valence shells of all atoms must be filled after the bonding occurs

Question 12: Geoffrey has the atoms of an unknown element. His experiment concludes that these atoms are electrically neutral. What is the only thing he can say for certain about the atomic structure of the element with this information?
Answer: a. The number of protons and the number of electrons are the same

Question 13: How many valence electrons are in the element, oxygen?
Answer: d. 6

Question 14: What trend on the Periodic Table is a measure of how strongly atoms attract bonding electrons to themselves?
Answer: c. electronegativity