Chemical Bonding & Nomenclature

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What type of bond is formed between nitrogen (N) and hydrogen (H)?

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Covalent bond: A bond formed when two atoms share electrons.

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What is the chemical formula for Magnesium Phosphide?

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Mg₃P₂: The correct formula representing the ratio of magnesium to phosphorus in the compound.

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What is the correct chemical name for the ionic compound CuS?

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Copper (II) sulfide: Indicates the oxidation state of copper in the compound.

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What is the chemical formula for Dinitrogen Monoxide?

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N₂O: Represents the compound consisting of two nitrogen atoms and one oxygen atom.

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What is the correct chemical name for the molecular compound CS₂?

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Carbon diSulfide: Indicates one carbon atom bonded to two sulfur atoms.

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Define ionic bond.

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A type of chemical bond that involves the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions.

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Define covalent bond.

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

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What is the significance of subscripts in a chemical formula?

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Subscripts indicate the number of atoms of each element in a compound.

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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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How do you determine the oxidation state of an element in a compound?

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The oxidation state can be determined by the number of electrons an atom gains, loses, or shares when forming a compound.