Covalent Compounds Flashcard

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What is the chemical name for Si₂Br₆?

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disilicon hexabromide

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Covalent bonds form between:

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two nonmetals

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What is the chemical formula for sulfur trioxide?

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SO3

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What is the chemical formula for phosphorus tribromide?

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PBr3 or PBr₃

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What is the chemical name for I₂O₇?

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diiodine heptoxide

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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 types of elements typically form covalent bonds?

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Covalent bonds typically form between nonmetals.

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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.

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What is the prefix for 2 in covalent compound naming?

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di-

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What is the prefix for 3 in covalent compound naming?

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tri-