Covalent Compounds

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What is the chemical formula for dinitrogen pentoxide?

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N₂O₅

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What is the chemical formula for tetraphosphorus trisulfide?

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P₄S₃

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What is the chemical formula for carbon tetrahydride?

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CH₄

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What is the chemical formula for dihydrogen monoxide?

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H₂O

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Due to similarities in electronegativities, atoms involved in covalent bonds __________ valence electrons.

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Front

Define 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 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 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.

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What is electronegativity?

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Electronegativity is a measure of the tendency of an atom to attract a bonding pair of electrons.

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What is a polar covalent bond?

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A polar covalent bond is a type of bond that occurs when electrons are not shared equally between atoms.