Covalent Compounds

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What is the chemical name for P₂O₅?

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diphosphorus pentoxide

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What is the chemical formula for dihydrogen monoxide?

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H₂O

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What is the chemical name for PCl₃?

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phosphorus trichloride

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What is the chemical formula for sulfur trioxide?

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SO₃

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What is the chemical name for N₂O₅?

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dinitrogen pentoxide

Front

Define a covalent bond.

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A covalent bond is a chemical bond that involves the sharing of electron pairs between atoms.

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What is the difference between a covalent bond and an ionic bond?

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Covalent bonds involve sharing electrons, while ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons from one atom to another.

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What is a molecule?

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A molecule is a group of two or more atoms bonded together by covalent bonds.

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What is the significance of the prefixes in covalent compound names?

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Prefixes indicate the number of atoms of each element in the compound.

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What is the chemical name for SO₂?

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sulfur dioxide