Covalent Names and Formulas

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What is the formula for Tricarbon Octahydride?

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C₃H₈

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A covalent compound made of one sulfur and two oxygen atoms would be named?

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sulfur dioxide.

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What is the correct name for NO?

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Nitrogen Monoxide

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What is the formula for Diphosphorous pentoxide?

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P₂O₅

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What is the formula for Sulfur Trichloride?

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SCl₃

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Define a 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 the difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

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

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What is the naming convention for covalent compounds?

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Covalent compounds are named using prefixes to indicate the number of atoms, followed by the name of the elements.

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What is the prefix for 4 in covalent compound naming?

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Tetra-

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What is the prefix for 5 in covalent compound naming?

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Penta-