Covalent Compounds Flashcard

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What is a covalent bond?

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A covalent bond is a chemical bond formed when two atoms share one or more pairs of electrons.

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What is the shape of a molecule with three bonding pairs and no lone pairs?

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Trigonal planar.

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What is the molecular formula for dinitrogen pentoxide?

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N₂O₅.

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What is the molecular formula for carbon tetrahydride?

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CH₄.

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What is the name of the compound Si₂Br₆?

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Disilicon hexabromide.

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What is a triple bond?

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A triple bond is a type of covalent bond where three pairs of electrons are shared between two atoms.

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What is the shape of a molecule with four bonding pairs and no lone pairs?

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Tetrahedral.

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What is the difference between a single bond and a double bond?

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A single bond involves one pair of shared electrons, while a double bond involves two pairs of shared electrons.

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What is the term for a molecule with a bent shape?

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A bent shape occurs when there are two bonding pairs and one or more lone pairs of electrons.

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What is the significance of electronegativity in covalent bonding?

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Electronegativity determines how strongly an atom attracts shared electrons, influencing bond polarity.