Multiple Choice
Atoms bond through the sharing or transfer of ________.
11. Bonding & Molecular Structure
Chemical Bonds
Multiple Choice
A compound is formed when a _____ occurs between two or more elements.
A
chemical bond
B
physical mixture
C
nuclear reaction
D
phase change
Verified step by step guidance1
Understand the key terms in the question: a 'compound' is a substance formed when elements combine in fixed proportions.
Recall that a 'chemical bond' is the force that holds atoms together in a compound, involving the sharing or transfer of electrons.
Recognize that a 'physical mixture' involves no chemical bonding; substances are simply mixed without forming new compounds.
Note that a 'nuclear reaction' involves changes in the nucleus of atoms, not the formation of chemical compounds.
Understand that a 'phase change' refers to changes in the state of matter (solid, liquid, gas) without forming new compounds.
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