11. Bonding & Molecular Structure

In a single covalent bond between two atoms, how many electrons are shared?

Why do elements form compounds?

Most metals have high melting points. Which type of bonding accounts for this property?

What type of chemical bonds are formed when electrons are shared equally between atoms?

Which of the following best describes the main difference between an ionic bond and a covalent bond?

Which statement is NOT true about covalent bonds?

How many electrons are shared between two atoms in a double covalent bond?

Water consists of one oxygen atom joined to two hydrogen atoms by what type of bonds?

Why do atoms bond with each other?

Which of the following best explains the attraction between two ions in an ionic chemical bond?

Why do atoms bond with other atoms?

Which type of chemical bond forms between elements with the greatest difference in electronegativity?

Which two enthalpic factors primarily stabilize DNA in its double-helical form at low temperature?

Which of the following best explains how two oxygen atoms bond together to form an O2 molecule?

Is XeF_4 (xenon tetrafluoride) an ionic compound?