Chemistry: Matter and Change

Section 1: The Covalent Bond

Self Check Quizzes

1
Which of the following bond length represents the strongest bond?

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A)0.95 x 10-10m
B)1.10 x 10-10 m
C)1.21 x 10-10m
D)1.43 x 10-10m
2
Single covalent bonds are also referred to as ___________.
A)sigma bonds
B)pi bonds
C)delta bonds
D)hydrogen bonds
3
Side–on overlaps of atomic orbitals are also referred to as ___________.
A)sigma bonds
B)pi bonds
C)delta bonds
D)hydrogen bonds
4
Hydrogen gains stability as the H2 molecule by forming the noble-gas configuration of ________.

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A)oxygen
B)helium
C)neon
D)xenon
5
What is the number of electrons in each of the molecules shown in the diagram?

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A)5
B)6
C)7
D)8
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