Question

match each element to how it behaves when forming a bond.
answer choices:
oxygen (o) sodium (na)
chlorine (cl) hydrogen (h)
drag the answer choices to the correct category over here!
shares 1 electron (covalent) shares 2 electrons (covalent) transfers 1 electron (ionic) gains 1 electron (ionic)

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze Hydrogen (H)

Hydrogen has 1 valence electron. In covalent bonding, when it shares 1 electron (e.g., in H₂ or HCl), it follows the "Shares 1 electron (covalent)" category. So drag Hydrogen (H) to "Shares 1 electron (covalent)".

Step2: Analyze Oxygen (O)

Oxygen has 6 valence electrons, needs 2 more to complete octet. In covalent bonding (e.g., H₂O), it shares 2 electrons. So drag Oxygen (O) to "Shares 2 electrons (covalent)".

Step3: Analyze Sodium (Na)

Sodium has 1 valence electron. In ionic bonding (e.g., NaCl), it donates (transfers) 1 electron to achieve stability. So drag Sodium (Na) to "Transfers 1 electron (ionic)".

Step4: Analyze Chlorine (Cl)

Chlorine has 7 valence electrons, needs 1 more. In ionic bonding (e.g., NaCl), it gains 1 electron. So drag Chlorine (Cl) to "Gains 1 electron (ionic)".

Answer:

• "Shares 1 electron (covalent)": Hydrogen (H)
• "Shares 2 electrons (covalent)": Oxygen (O)
• "Transfers 1 electron (ionic)": Sodium (Na)
• "Gains 1 electron (ionic)": Chlorine (Cl)