ASSESSMENT-COVALEN

Covalent bonds are formed when atoms transfer electrons.

• TRUE

• FALSE

A nonpolar covalent bond occurs when atoms share electrons unequally.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Covalent bonding generally occurs between non-metal elements.

• TRUE

• FALSE

The Pauling scale is used to compare electronegativity values of elements.

• TRUE

• FALSE

In a water molecule, electrons are shared equally between hydrogen and oxygen.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Covalent compounds are good conductors of electricity.

• TRUE

• FALSE

A molecule of hydrogen (H₂) forms a nonpolar covalent bond.

• TRUE

• FALSE

A dipole is formed when there is an equal distribution of charge.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Covalent compounds have low melting and boiling points compared to ionic compounds.

• TRUE

• FALSE

The Lewis structure for Cl₂ shows a shared pair of electrons between the atoms.

• TRUE

• FALSE