1. The aim of bonding is to attain   higher charge.   higher potential energy.   lower stability.   the nearest noble gas structure.   Hint Half-n-half Clue   2. Which of the following forces is the weakest:   Covalent Bond   Hydrogen Bond   Electrostatic forces   Van der Waal forces   Half-n-half Clue   3. How many electrons are required in the outermost shell of an element for it to be stable?   8   6   4   2   Half-n-half Clue   4. Which of the following compounds is ionic?   CH4   NaCl   H2O   HCl   Half-n-half Clue   5. An atom which gains an electron forms   an anion.   a hydrogen bond.   a cation.   a covalent bond.   Half-n-half Clue   6. The shape of a CH4 molecule is   Spherical   Tetrahedral   Planar   Pyramidal   Half-n-half Clue   7. Atoms take part in bond formation to   increase their charge density.   attain a stable electronic configuration.   neutralize their charge.   increase their energy.   Half-n-half Clue