Question

nonmetal atom
nonmetal atom
covalent compound
complete the sentences.
a covalent bond forms between two
chlorine atoms. two chlorine atoms,
each with
valence electrons, c nonmetal aring
electrons. each atom in
the resulting chlorine molecule has
metal
electrons.

Explanation:

1. First blank: Covalent bonds form between nonmetal atoms (chlorine is a nonmetal), so "nonmetal".
2. Second blank: Chlorine (Cl) has 7 valence electrons (group 17, 7 valence e⁻).
3. Third blank: In covalent bonding, atoms share electrons. Two Cl atoms share 1 pair (2 electrons) to complete octets.
4. Fourth blank: After sharing, each Cl atom has 8 valence electrons (octet) in its outer shell.

Answer:

1. nonmetal
2. 7
3. share
4. 8 (or "eight" for context, but 8 is the octet count)

(Note: The dropdowns likely have options like "nonmetal/metal" for first, "7/other" for second, "share/gain/lose" for third, "8/other" for fourth. Filling with the correct scientific terms based on covalent bonding in Cl₂.)