Nomenclature Covalent Compounds

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What is the formula for bromous acid?

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HBrO₂

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What is the name of the compound BrO₃?

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Bromine trioxide

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What is the common name for CO?

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Carbon Monoxide

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What is the name of SiCl₇?

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Silicon heptachloride

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What is the formula for diphosphorous pentoxide?

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P₂O₅

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Define covalent compound.

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A chemical compound formed by the sharing of electrons between atoms.

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What is the difference between molecular and ionic compounds?

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Molecular compounds consist of molecules formed by covalent bonds, while ionic compounds consist of ions held together by ionic bonds.

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What is the naming convention for binary covalent compounds?

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Use prefixes to indicate the number of atoms and the suffix '-ide' for the second element.

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What is the prefix for 4 in covalent nomenclature?

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Tetra-

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What is the prefix for 5 in covalent nomenclature?

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Penta-