8.3 Mastery Check

Front

What is the OFFICIAL name for H₂O?

Back

Dihydrogen Monoxide

Front

What is the proper formula for phosphorus trichloride?

Back

PCl₃

Front

Which of the following is a covalent compound? SO₂, K₂O, CaO, BeO

Back

SO₂

Front

A binary covalent bond exists between?

Back

2 nonmetals

Front

What is the name for BrO₃?

Back

Bromine trioxide

Front

What is a covalent bond?

Back

A chemical bond formed by the sharing of electron pairs between atoms.

Front

What is the difference between ionic and covalent compounds?

Back

Ionic compounds are formed by the transfer of electrons, while covalent compounds are formed by the sharing of electrons.

Front

What is the formula for carbon dioxide?

Back

CO₂

Front

What type of elements typically form covalent bonds?

Back

Nonmetals

Front

What is the name of the compound N₂O?

Back

Dinitrogen monoxide