Covalent Compounds

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What does the prefix 'deca' represent in chemistry?

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10

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What is the name of the compound CCl₄?

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carbon tetrachloride

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What is the formula for phosphorus trifluoride?

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PF₃

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What is the formula for oxygen dichloride?

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OCl₂

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How many valence electrons does nitrogen have?

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5

Front

What is a covalent bond?

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A chemical bond formed by the sharing of electron pairs between atoms.

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What is the difference between a polar and nonpolar covalent bond?

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A polar covalent bond has unequal sharing of electrons, while a nonpolar covalent bond has equal sharing.

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What is the molecular geometry of methane (CH₄)?

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Tetrahedral

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What is the significance of the octet rule in covalent bonding?

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Atoms tend to form bonds until they are surrounded by eight valence electrons.

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What is the formula for sulfur hexafluoride?

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SF₆