Covalent Compounds

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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 name for I₂O₇?

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diiodine heptoxide

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What is the chemical formula for carbon tetrahydride?

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CH₄

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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 type of bond is formed between two nonmetals?

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Covalent bond

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What is the general characteristic of covalent compounds?

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They have low melting and boiling points.

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What is a molecule?

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A group of atoms bonded together by covalent bonds.

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What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

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Ionic bonds involve transfer of electrons, while covalent bonds involve sharing of electrons.

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What is the significance of the prefixes in covalent compound names?

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They indicate the number of atoms of each element in the compound.