Covalent Bonding Review

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What is a covalent bond?

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A covalent bond is a type of chemical bond where two atoms share one or more pairs of electrons.

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What is the difference between a single bond and a double bond?

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A single bond involves the sharing of one pair of electrons, while a double bond involves the sharing of two pairs of electrons.

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What is the general rule for naming covalent compounds?

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Covalent compounds are named using prefixes to indicate the number of atoms of each element present in the compound.

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What is the prefix for one atom in covalent compound naming?

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Mono-

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What is the prefix for two atoms in covalent compound naming?

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Di-

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What is the prefix for three atoms in covalent compound naming?

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Tri-

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What is the prefix for four atoms in covalent compound naming?

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Tetra-

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What is the prefix for five atoms in covalent compound naming?

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Penta-

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What is the prefix for six atoms in covalent compound naming?

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Hexa-

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What is the prefix for seven atoms in covalent compound naming?

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Hepta-