Chemistry Concepts and Applications

Section 2: How Elements FormCompounds

Self Check Quizzes

1
These elements have almost a complete lack of chemical reactivity.
A)alkali metals
B)halogens
C)noble gases
D)transition elements
2
The strong attractive force between sodium and chlorine ions is called a(n) __________.

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A)ionic bond
B)covalent bond
C)metallic bond
D)hydrogen bond
3
The bonds between hydrogen and carbon atoms in butane (C4H10) are called __________.

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A)ionic bond
B)covalent bond
C)metallic bond
D)hydrogen bond
4
A sodium atom can achieve an octet by __________.
A)losing one electron
B)gaining one electron
C)gaining four electrons
D)lose three electrons
5
Hydrogen and oxygen atoms react to form water by __________ electrons.
A)gaining
B)losing
C)losing and gaining
D)sharing
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