Multiple Choice
What type of bond holds the hydrogen and oxygen atoms together in a water molecule?
11. Bonding & Molecular Structure
Chemical Bonds
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Which of the following is not a characteristic of covalent bonds?
A
They can form single, double, or triple bonds.
B
They involve the sharing of electron pairs between atoms.
C
They result in the formation of ions.
D
They typically occur between nonmetal atoms.
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Understand the nature of covalent bonds: Covalent bonds involve the sharing of electron pairs between atoms, typically nonmetals, to achieve a full outer electron shell.
Recognize the types of covalent bonds: Covalent bonds can form single, double, or triple bonds depending on the number of shared electron pairs.
Identify the formation of ions: Ions are charged particles that form when atoms lose or gain electrons, a process characteristic of ionic bonds, not covalent bonds.
Differentiate between covalent and ionic bonds: Covalent bonds involve sharing electrons, while ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons and the formation of ions.
Conclude which statement is not a characteristic of covalent bonds: The statement 'They result in the formation of ions' is not a characteristic of covalent bonds, as this is typical of ionic bonds.
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