Covalent Bonds Worksheet
This worksheet covers the basics of covalent bonding, including definition, types, and examples, suitable for Grade 9 science students.
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Covalent Bonds Worksheet
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1. What is a covalent bond?
A bond formed by the transfer of electrons.
A bond formed by the sharing of electrons.
A bond between a metal and a non-metal.
A bond that creates ions.
2. Which of the following elements are most likely to form covalent bonds with each other?
Sodium and Chlorine
Potassium and Oxygen
Carbon and Oxygen
Magnesium and Fluorine
3. In a covalent bond, atoms electrons to achieve a stable electron configuration.
4. A molecule with only one pair of shared electrons between two atoms has a covalent bond.
5. Water (H2O) is an example of a molecule formed by bonds.
6. Explain the difference between a polar and a nonpolar covalent bond.
7. Covalent bonds typically form between two metals.
True
False
8. A double covalent bond involves the sharing of four electrons.
True
False
9. Observe the diagram below showing covalent bond formation. Based on the diagram, describe what is happening to the electrons.

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