Ionic & Covalent Compounds, Names, Formulas Checkpoint

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What is the proper name for S₂O₂?

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Disulfur dioxide

Front

Which of the following is an example of a COVALENT COMPOUND?

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H₂S

Front

What is the correct formula for Sodium Oxide?

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Na₂O

Front

What type of bonds are formed when calcium atoms react with oxygen atoms?

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Ionic

Front

What two types of atoms make a covalent bond?

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2 Nonmetals

Front

Define Ionic Compound.

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A compound formed by the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions.

Front

Define Covalent Compound.

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A compound formed when two nonmetals share electrons.

Front

What is the general formula for a binary ionic compound?

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Metal + Nonmetal (e.g., NaCl)

Front

What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

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Ionic bonds involve transfer of electrons, while covalent bonds involve sharing of electrons.

Front

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.