Quiz for:
Understanding Atomic Structure and Bonding

Question 1

What determines the identity of an element?

Question 2

Which subatomic particle does NOT affect the isotope of an element?

Question 3

What is formed when an atom gains or loses electrons?

Question 4

The atomic weight of an element represents the:

Question 5

Which elements are most common in biological systems?

Question 6

What occurs during the formation of an isotope?

Question 7

What does the atomic number of an element indicate?

Question 8

Which type of bond involves the unequal sharing of electrons?

Question 9

What defines a non-polar covalent bond?

Question 10

How is an ionic bond formed?

Question 11

Which subatomic particle is responsible for the chemical reactivity of an atom?

Question 12

Which bond type is exemplified by water molecules?

Question 13

What property describes an atom's tendency to attract shared electrons?

Question 14

Why does water have high surface tension?

Question 15

What is the weakest interaction between molecules?