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What type of bond forms between nitrogen and oxygen, and why?

A. Ionic, because electrons are shared

B. Covalent, because electrons are shared

C. Ionic, because electrons are transferred

D. Covalent, because electrons are transferred

Answer Explanation:

Nitrogen and oxygen are both nonmetals, which means they will share electrons in a covalent bond. For example, two oxygen atoms form a double bond, in which two pairs of electrons (four electrons total) are shared. Similarly, two nitrogen atoms form a molecule with a triple bond, in which three pairs of electrons (six electrons total) are shared. 

Therefore, the Correct Answer is B.

More Questions on TEAS 7 Science

  • Q #1: What standard is used to make comparisons in experiments?

    A. Sample size

    B. Control group

    C. Dependent variable

    D. Independent variable

    Answer Explanation

    A control group is a factor that does not change during an experiment. Due to this, it is used as a standard for comparison with variables that do change such as a dependent variable.

    Recall that these make up the scientific method, described below:

    • Problem: The question created because of an observation. Example: Does the size of a plastic object affect how fast it naturally degrades in a lake?
    • Research: Reliable information available about what is observed. Example: Learn how plastics are made and understand the properties of a lake.
    • Hypothesis: A predicted solution to the question or problem. Example: If the plastic material is small, then it will degrade faster than a large particle.
    • Experiment: A series of tests used to evaluate the hypothesis. Experiments consist of an independent variable that the researcher modifies and a dependent variable that changes due to the independent variable. They also include a control group used as a standard to make comparisons. 
      • Example: Collect plastic particles both onshore and offshore of the lake over time. Determine the size of the particles and describe the lake conditions during this time period.
    • Observe: Analyze data collected during an experiment to observe patterns. 
      • Example: Analyze the differences between the numbers of particles collected in terms of size.
    • Conclusion: State whether the hypothesis is rejected or accepted and summarize all results.
    • Communicate: Report findings so others can replicate and verify the results.

  • Q #2: If a person smells something sweet, what form of information is this initially perceived as in the nervous system?

    A. Cognitive

    B. Integrative

    C. Motor

    D. Sensory

    Answer Explanation

    A sensory nerve is a nerve that carries sensory signals from the external environment to the brain to the central nervous system. It is also an afferent nerve, long dendrites of sensory neurons, which sends sensory information towards the central nervous system (CNS). This information is what is sensed, using the five senses from external environment, sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch.

    Motor nerves have only efferent fibers, long axons of motor neurons, that carry impulses away from the CNS to the effectors, which are typically tissues and muscles of the body.

    Interneurons are nerve cells that act as a bridge between motor and sensory neurons in the CNS. These neurons help form neural circuits, which helps neurons communicate with each other.

  • Q #3: What body system is the skeletal system most closely associated with when hematopoiesis happens?

    A. Urinary system

    B. Digestive system

    C. Muscular system

    D. Cardiovascular system

    Answer Explanation

    The cardiovascular system is closely associated with hematopoiesis because it includes the heart and blood vessels, which are responsible for circulating blood throughout the body. Hematopoiesis, the process of blood cell formation, primarily occurs in the bone marrow, which is part of the skeletal system. However, the cardiovascular system plays a crucial role in transporting these blood cells to various parts of the body once they are produced in the bone marrow.

    So, while the skeletal system provides the site for hematopoiesis, the cardiovascular system is responsible for distributing the blood cells, making it the most closely associated system in this context.