Ig-chemistry covalent bonding
1.In the diagrams, circles of different sizes represent atoms of different
elements. Which diagram can represent hydrogen chloride gas?4/m/7
2.How many electrons are shared between the atoms in a molecule of
methane, CH4, and in a molecule of water, H2O?4/m/8
3.The ‘lead’ in a pencil is made of a mixture of graphite and clay.5/m/7
If the percentage of graphite is increased, the pencil slides across the
paper more easily. Why is this?
A Graphite conducts electricity.
B Graphite is a form of carbon.
C Graphite is a lubricant.
D Graphite is a non-metal.
4.Which statement about gaseous hydrogen chloride and solid potassium
chloride is correct?5/m/8
A Hydrogen chloride is covalent but potassium chloride is ionic.
B Hydrogen chloride is ionic but potassium chloride is covalent.
C They are both covalent compounds.
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D They are both ionic compounds.
5.The diagram shows the structure of hydrogen peroxide.5/o/8
What is the total number of electrons used for bonding in this molecule?
A3 B4 C6 D8
6.In the molecules CH4, HCl and H2O, which atoms use all of their outer
shell electrons in bonding?6/m/6
A C and Cl B C and H C Cl and H D H and O
7.The diagrams show the molecules of three elements.6/m/9
Which of these elements are present in water?
A 1 and 2 only B 1 and 3 only
C 2 and 3 only D 1, 2 and 3
8.The table shows the nucleon numbers and proton numbers of some
atoms.6/o/5
How many are atoms of non-metallic elements?
A1 B2 C3 D4
9.Element X forms an acidic, covalent oxide. Which row in the table
shows how many electrons there could be in the outer shell of an atom of
X?6/o/7
10.A gas has the molecular formula NOCl.
Which diagram could show molecules of the pure gas NOCl ?
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11.The diagram shows the structure of methane.7/m/7
What is the total number of electrons used for bonding in this molecule?
A2 B4 C8 D 10
12.The diagram shows the structure of a substance.7/m/8
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What is represented?
A diamond B ethane
C graphite D poly(ethene)
13.In the diagrams, circles of different sizes represent atoms of different
elements. Which diagram can represent hydrogen chloride gas?7/m/9
14.The table shows the electronic structures of four atoms.7/o/7
Which two atoms combine to form a covalent compound?
A W and X B W and Y
C X and Y D X and Z
15.The following statement is about chemical bonds. Covalent bonds are
formed by the …1… of electrons. Covalent substances have …2…
electrical conductivity.Which words complete the statement?7/o/8
16.Which of the following can be used as a lubricant?8/m/7
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17.The diagram shows the outer shell electron arrangement of compound
J that contains the elements Y and Z.8/m/8
What type of compound is J?
A an alloy B a macromolecule
C covalent D ionic
18.The diagram shows a molecule of hydrogen fluoride.8/o/9
In the molecule hydrogen fluoride, HF,
A the hydrogen and fluorine share a pair of electrons.
B the hydrogen and fluorine share a pair of protons.
C the hydrogen gives the fluorine an electron.
D the hydrogen gives fluorine a proton.
19.The diagrams show the structures of two forms, P and Q, of a solid
element.9/m/7
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What are suitable uses of P and Q, based on their structures?
20.Element V forms an acidic, covalent oxide. Which row in the table
shows how many electrons there could be in the outer shell of an atom of
V?9/m/8
21.Statements 1, 2 and 3 are about diamond and graphite.
1 They are different solid forms of the same element.
2 They each conduct electricity.
3 They have atoms that form four equally strong bonds.
Which statements are correct?9/o/7
A 1 only B 3 only C 1 and 3 D 2 and 3
22.Covalent bonds are formed when electrons are ……1…… . Covalent
compounds have ……2……electrical conductivity. Which words
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correctly complete gaps 1 and 2?8/o/8
23.Element X has six electrons in its outer shell.10/m/8
How could the element react?
A by gaining two electrons to form a positive ion
B by losing six electrons to form a negative ion
C by sharing two electrons with two electrons from another element
to form two covalent bonds
D by sharing two electrons with two electrons from another element
to form four covalent bonds
24.In which compounds are pairs of electrons shared between atoms?
1 sodium chloride10/m/9
2 methane
3 lead bromide
A 1 only B 2 only C 1 and 3 D 1, 2 and 3
25.Which diagram does not show the outer shell electrons in the
molecule correctly?10/o/9
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