Chemical Bonding Quiz

Chemical Bonding Quiz is built around the invisible glue that holds matter together. In 1913, Niels Bohr proposed a model of the atom where electrons orbited the nucleus in defined energy levels. It wasn’t perfect, but it sparked new thinking about how atoms connected with one another. The model made it easier to imagine how bonds might form through shared or transferred electrons. That idea still guides how we talk about ionic and covalent bonds today. This quiz touches on various chemical bonding questions and uses straightforward examples to explore familiar types of chemical bonds. You’ll also see mentions of valence electrons and how they relate to atomic behaviour in bonding.

Chemical Bonding

What is a chemical bond?

A type of radiation

A layer around the atom

A force between atoms

A kind of chemical reaction

What subatomic particles are involved in bonding?

Protons

Electrons

Neutrons

Nucleons

In an ionic bond, electrons are:

Gained or lost

Shared between atoms

Completely ignored

Locked in the nucleus

A covalent bond is formed when atoms:

Share electrons

Lose protons

Transfer energy

Become ions

Ionic bonding usually occurs between:

Two non-metals

A metal and a non-metal

Two noble gases

A liquid and a gas

Covalent bonding usually happens between:

A gas and a metal

Two metals

A solid and a liquid

Two non-metals

Which of the following contains covalent bonds?

Sodium chloride

Magnesium oxide

Water

Calcium chloride

What are valence electrons?

Electrons found in the nucleus

Electrons that move randomly

Electrons lost during radioactive decay

Electrons in the outermost shell

What happens to metal atoms in ionic bonding?

They gain electrons

They split into smaller atoms

They share all their electrons

They lose electrons

Why do atoms form bonds?

To change shape

To become heavier

To become more stable

To reflect light

Your score is

The average score is 75%

Sample Questions from This Quiz

What is a chemical bond?
What subatomic particles are involved in bonding?
In an ionic bond, electrons are?
A covalent bond is formed when atoms?
Ionic bonding usually occurs between?

Try the full quiz and see how many of these you can answer!

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