4.2 Naming & Writing Covalent Compounds

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What is the formula for oxygen dichloride?

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OCl₂

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How many valence electrons does carbon have?

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4

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What is the name of BCl₃?

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boron trichloride

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What is the formula for ammonia (Nitrogen trihydride)?

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NH₃

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What is the formula for phosphorus trifluoride?

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PF₃

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Define a covalent compound.

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A chemical compound formed by the sharing of electrons between atoms.

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

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A covalent bond involves the sharing of electrons, while an ionic bond involves the transfer of electrons.

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What is the significance of prefixes in naming covalent compounds?

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

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What is the prefix for 3 in covalent compound naming?

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tri-

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What is the prefix for 5 in covalent compound naming?

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penta-