Practice The Fundamental Reason: Achieving Stability - 4.1.1 | Chemical Bonding: Why Atoms Stick Together | IB MYP Grade 8 Chemistry
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4.1.1 - The Fundamental Reason: Achieving Stability

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What are valence electrons?

💡 Hint: Think about which electrons atoms use to bond.

Question 2

Easy

What does the octet rule state?

💡 Hint: Consider how noble gases influence this rule.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is the primary reason atoms form bonds?

  • To achieve stability
  • To gain mass
  • To create new elements

💡 Hint: Remember the ball rolling analogy!

Question 2

True or False: Noble gases readily form bonds with other elements.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider why noble gases are unique in the periodic table.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

If you have an atom from Group 1 and another from Group 17, predict how they will bond and what ions they will form. Explain your reasoning.

💡 Hint: Use the periodic table to consider their valence electrons.

Question 2

Design an experiment to demonstrate the octet rule in action using simple materials. Describe your procedure.

💡 Hint: Think about how you can represent bonding visually.

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