Ch 5 Test Questions
Most commonly missed questions
Multiple Choice
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What structure will atoms have after losing or
gaining electrons?
A.
A crystal
B.
A polymer
C.
A noble gas
D.
A double bond
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Multiple Choice

What structure will atoms have after losing or
gaining electrons?
A.
A crystal
B.
A polymer
C.
A noble gas
D.
A double bond
When atoms lose or
gain electrons, what
kind of bonds are
they forming??
16
Multiple Choice
What structure will atoms have after losing or
gaining electrons?
When atoms lose or
A. A crystal
gain electrons, what
kind of bonds are
B. A polymer
they forming??
C. A noble gas
Ionic bonds form
D. A double bond
which structure?
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16
Multiple Choice
What structure will atoms have after losing or
gaining electrons?
When atoms lose or
A. A crystal
gain electrons, what
kind of bonds are
B. A polymer
they forming??
C. A noble gas
Ionic bonds form
D. A double bond
which structure?
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Multiple Choice
13

Name the type of bond that carbon will NOT form.
A.
Single bond
B.
Ionic bond
C.
Double bond
D.
Triple bond
Multiple Choice
13

Name the type of bond that carbon will NOT form.
A.
Single bond
B.
Ionic bond
C.
Double bond
D.
Triple bond
Which of these is
not like the others??
Multiple Choice
13

Name the type of bond that carbon will NOT form.
A.
Single bond
B.
Ionic bond
C.
Double bond
D.
Triple bond
Which of these is
not like the others??
Multiple Choice
15

On the periodic table, which groups of elements tend
to form negative ions?
A.
Group 1 and Group 2
B.
Group 16 and Group 17
C.
Group 13 and Group 14
D.
Group 16 and Group 18
Multiple Choice
15
On the periodic table, which groups of elements tend
to form negative ions?
This was purely a
memorization
A. Group 1 and Group 2
question.
B. Group 16 and Group 17
Group Charge
1
+1
C. Group 13 and Group 14
2
+2
16
-2
D. Group 16 and Group 18
17
-1
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Multiple Choice
15
On the periodic table, which groups of elements tend
to form negative ions?
This was purely a
memorization
A. Group 1 and Group 2
question.
B. Group 16 and Group 17
Group Charge
1
+1
C. Group 13 and Group 14
2
+2
16
-2
D. Group 16 and Group 18
17
-1
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Multiple Choice
17

Silicon has 4 valence electrons. Which is it most
likely to form?
A.
A cation
B.
An anion
C.
Covalent bonds
D.
Ionic bonds
Multiple Choice
17

Silicon has 4 valence electrons. Which is it most
likely to form?
A.
A cation
B.
An anion
C.
Covalent bonds
D.
Ionic bonds
Which of these is
not like the others??
Multiple Choice
17

Silicon has 4 valence electrons. Which is it most
likely to form?
A.
A cation
B.
An anion
C.
Covalent bonds
D.
Ionic bonds
Which of these is
not like the others??
Multiple Choice
18

How many electrons does potassium need to gain or
lose to become stable?
A.
Gain 1
B.
Gain 2
C.
Lose 1
D.
Lose 2
Multiple Choice
18

How many electrons does potassium need to gain or
lose to become stable?
A.
Gain 1
B.
Gain 2
C.
Lose 1
D.
Lose 2
How many valence
electrons does
potassium have?
Multiple Choice
18

How many electrons does potassium need to gain or
lose to become stable?
A.
Gain 1
B.
Gain 2
C.
Lose 1
D.
Lose 2
How many valence
electrons does
potassium have?
1 valence, so only
needs to LOSE 1.
Multiple Choice
20

How many single, double, and triple bonds
does it have?
A.
10 single bonds, 0 double bonds, & 0 triple
bonds
B.
8 single bonds, 1 double bond, & 0 triple
bonds
C.
1 single bond, 8 double bonds, & 0 triple
bonds
D.
0 single bonds, 0 double bonds, & 10 triple
bonds
Single Bonds
Double Bonds
Single Bonds - 8
Double Bonds - 1
Multiple Choice
20

How many single, double, and triple bonds
does it have?
A.
10 single bonds, 0 double bonds, & 0 triple
bonds
B.
8 single bonds, 1 double bond, & 0 triple
bonds
C.
1 single bond, 8 double bonds, & 0 triple
bonds
D.
0 single bonds, 0 double bonds, & 10 triple
bonds
Short Answer: 8 valence

Predict whether an element with a valence of 8 is
most likely form ionic bonds, covalent bonds, or no
chemical bonds with other atoms. Explain.
Short Answer: 8 valence

Predict whether an element with a valence of 8 is
most likely form ionic bonds, covalent bonds, or no
chemical bonds with other atoms. Explain.
3 points:
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8 valence =
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8 valence =

Therefore…
Short Answer: 8 valence

Predict whether an element with a valence of 8 is
most likely form ionic bonds, covalent bonds, or no
chemical bonds with other atoms. Explain.
3 points:

8 valence = Noble Gas

8 valence = stable
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Therefore, not likely to form bonds
Short Answer: 7 valence

Draw the Lewis dot structure of Chlorine (Cl) [or
Fluorine (F). Propose an explanation for why it does
not form double bonds.
Short Answer: 7 valence

Draw the Lewis dot structure of Chlorine (Cl) [or
Fluorine (F). Propose an explanation for why it does
not form double bonds.
4 points:

Drawing: seven valence = seven dots

Only 1 lonely electron

Therefore only 1 bond needed
Short Answer: 7 valence

Draw the Lewis dot structure of Chlorine (Cl) [or
Fluorine (F). Propose an explanation for why it does
not form double bonds.
4 points:
Bonus Point!
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Drawing: seven valence = seven dots
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Only 1 lonely electron
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Therefore only 1 bond needed
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Most likely going to form ionic bonds