Ionic and Covalent Naming

Front

Covalent compounds are made up of __________

Back

nonmetal and nonmetal

Front

What is the name of SF4?

Back

sulfur tetrafluoride

Front

What is the accepted IUPAC name for the compound Be3N2?

Back

Beryllium nitride

Front

What is the name for the compound Li3PO4?

Back

Lithium phosphate

Front

What is the formula for calcium nitrate?

Back

Ca(NO3)2

Front

Define ionic bond.

Back

An ionic bond is a chemical bond formed between two ions with opposite charges.

Front

Define covalent bond.

Back

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

Front

What is the difference between ionic and covalent compounds?

Back

Ionic compounds are formed from metals and nonmetals and involve transfer of electrons, while covalent compounds are formed from nonmetals and involve sharing of electrons.

Front

What is the formula for sodium chloride?

Back

NaCl

Front

What is the name of the compound CO2?

Back

carbon dioxide