Covalent Formulas and Names

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What is the formula for Tricarbon Octahydride?

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C₃H₈

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What is the name of the covalent compound N₂O₅?

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Dinitrogen pentoxide.

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What is the formula for Phosphorous trichloride?

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PCl₃

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What type of bonds are formed between two nonmetal atoms?

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Covalent bonds.

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What is the correct formula for Dinitrogen Pentasulfide?

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N₂S₅

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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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How do you name a covalent compound with two different nonmetals?

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Use prefixes to indicate the number of each atom and the second element ends in '-ide.'

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What is the prefix for 4 in covalent compound naming?

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Tetra-

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What is the prefix for 5 in covalent compound naming?

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Penta-

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What is the formula for Carbon Dioxide?

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CO₂