Covalent Bonding Worksheet
Explore the principles of covalent bonding, including Lewis structures, bond polarity, and molecular geometry for Grade 11 Chemistry students.
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Covalent Bonding Worksheet
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1. Which of the following best describes a covalent bond?
Transfer of electrons between atoms
Sharing of electrons between atoms
Attraction between oppositely charged ions
Formation of a metallic lattice
2. In a nonpolar covalent bond, the electrons are:
Transferred completely to one atom
Unequally shared between atoms
Equally shared between atoms
Not involved in bonding
3. The ability of an atom to attract electrons in a covalent bond is called .
4. A covalent bond formed by the sharing of two pairs of electrons is called a bond.
5. The VSEPR theory helps predict the of molecules.
6. Draw the Lewis structure for water (H₂O).
7. Explain the difference between a polar and a nonpolar covalent bond, providing an example for each.
8. Observe the diagram showing covalent bond formation. Which elements are likely involved in forming this type of bond?

9. All molecules with polar bonds are polar molecules.
True
False
10. Carbon dioxide (CO₂) has a linear molecular geometry.
True
False
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