Covalent Bonds

Part A

What type of bond is joining the two hydrogen atoms?

	covalent
	hydrophobic
	hydrophilic
	ionic
	hydrogen

Correct

A covalent bond is one in which electron pairs are shared.

Part B

A(n) _____ refers to two or more atoms held together by covalent bonds.

	community
	isotope
	molecule
	ion
	shell

Correct

A molecule is defined as two or more atoms held together by covalent bonds.

Part C

This atom can form up to _____ single covalent bond(s).

	1
	0
	4
	3
	2

Correct

There are four electrons in the outermost electron shell.

Part D

A(n) _____ bond joins these two oxygen atoms.

	double covalent
	quadruple covalent
	single covalent
	hydrogen
	ionic

Correct

The oxygen atoms are sharing two pairs of electrons.