Covalent Bonding

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What is a covalent bond?

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A covalent bond is a chemical bond formed when two nonmetal atoms share pairs of electrons.

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What types of atoms typically form covalent bonds?

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Covalent bonds typically form between two nonmetals.

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What is the chemical formula for dichlorine monoxide?

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Cl₂O

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What is the correct chemical name for SF₄?

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Sulfur Tetrafluoride

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What is the name of S₆O₃?

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Hexasulfur Trioxide

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How do covalent bonds differ from ionic bonds?

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Covalent bonds involve sharing electrons, while ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons from one atom to another.

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What is electronegativity?

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Electronegativity is a measure of an atom's ability to attract and hold onto electrons.

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What is the significance of electronegativity in covalent bonding?

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Electronegativity differences between atoms determine the type of bond formed: nonpolar covalent (similar electronegativities) or polar covalent (different electronegativities).

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What is a molecular compound?

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A molecular compound is a chemical compound whose simplest units are molecules, formed by covalent bonds.

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What is the general rule for naming binary molecular compounds?

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The first element is named using its full name, and the second element is named as if it were an anion, with a prefix indicating the number of atoms.