Covalent Bonding and Metallic Bonding Quiz

What is a covalent bond?

• A bond formed by ionic interactions

• A bond formed by sharing of electrons

• A bond formed by metallic interactions

• A bond formed by the transfer of electrons

Which theory explains the formation of covalent bonds through overlapping orbitals?

• Electrostatic Theory

• Molecular Orbital Theory

• Valence Bond Theory

• Quantum Theory

What is the maximum number of electrons an atom can have according to the octet rule?

• 8

• 4

• 6

• 10

Which of the following is a limitation of the octet rule?

• It only applies to metals

• It applies to all elements

• It cannot explain the shapes of molecules

• It cannot explain the formation of ionic bonds

What type of bond is formed by end-to-end overlap of orbitals?

• Pi bond

• Sigma bond

• Ionic bond

• Hydrogen bond

Which of the following compounds is considered a hypervalent compound?

• HCl

• H2O

• PCl5

• NaCl

What is the primary characteristic of a metallic bond?

• Ionic interactions

• Fixed electron pairs

• Delocalized electrons

• Localized electrons

Which of the following describes the electron sea model?

• Electrons are fixed in place

• Electrons are shared equally

• Electrons are delocalized and free to move

• Electrons are localized around specific atoms

What is the bond angle in a tetrahedral molecular geometry?

• 109.5 degrees

• 180 degrees

• 90 degrees

• 120 degrees

Which of the following is a property of metals?

• Low melting points

• Poor electrical conductivity

• Malleability

• Brittleness