Question

1. label the following statements describing:

1 ionic bonds
2 covalent
bonds
___ valence electrons are shared
___ bonding occurs between metals and non - metals
___ large difference in electronegativity between atoms
___ hold together diatomic elements
your answer: □□□□

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze covalent bonds (sharing electrons)

Covalent bonds involve sharing of valence electrons. So "valence electrons are shared" is for covalent (2).

Step2: Analyze ionic bonds (metal - non - metal)

Ionic bonds form between metals and non - metals. So "bonding occurs between metals and non - metals" is for ionic (1).

Step3: Analyze ionic bonds (electronegativity difference)

Ionic bonds have a large electronegativity difference between atoms. So "large difference in electronegativity between atoms" is for ionic (1).

Step4: Analyze covalent bonds (diatomic elements)

Diatomic elements (like \(H_2\), \(O_2\)) are held together by covalent bonds. So "hold together diatomic elements" is for covalent (2).

Answer:

2 1 1 2