Naming: Covalent Bonding

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What is 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 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 2 in covalent compound naming?

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Di-

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What is the prefix for 5 in covalent compound naming?

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Penta-

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What is the chemical formula for carbon dioxide?

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CO₂

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What is the name of the compound N₂O₄?

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Dinitrogen tetroxide

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What is the name of the compound PCl₅?

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Phosphorus pentachloride

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What is the chemical formula for sulfur hexafluoride?

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SF₆

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What is the name of the compound CO?

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Carbon monoxide

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What is the name of the compound SiO₂?

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Silicon dioxide