11. Bonding & Molecular Structure

Which type of chemical bonding is primarily responsible for the strength of diamonds compared to the brittleness of graphite?

How many covalent bonds does a carbon atom typically form if each of its unpaired electrons participates in one bond?

Which of the following diatomic species is best classified as an ionic compound?

Which of the following compounds contains the weakest bonds to hydrogen?

Which of the following diagrams best represents the transfer of electrons to form magnesium oxide (MgO)?

Which of the following is not a characteristic of covalent bonds?

What type of bond is primarily responsible for holding the atoms together in a water molecule?

What is a result of the unequal electron sharing in a water molecule?

Which of the following best describes a metallic bond?

Which statement best describes the difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

Which of the following best describes the formation of a covalent bond as shown in Figure 1?

What happens to the stability of atoms when they form covalent bonds?

Which of the following statements about chemical bonds is true?

Which type of chemical bond is most commonly formed between atoms in a sample of iron (Fe)?

Which of the following is the most significant factor in the formation of a covalent bond?