Naming Covalent Compounds

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What is the formula for Tricarbon Octahydride?

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C₃H₈

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A binary covalent bond exists between which types of elements?

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2 nonmetals

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What is the name of C₃Cl₈?

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Tricarbon octachloride

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What is the chemical formula of sulfur hexabromide?

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SBr₆

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What is the formula for phosphorus trichloride?

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PCl₃

Front

Define 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 ionic and covalent bonds?

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

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What is the prefix used for 3 in covalent compound naming?

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Tri-

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What is the prefix used for 8 in covalent compound naming?

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Octa-

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How do you name a binary covalent compound?

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Use prefixes to indicate the number of atoms and the suffix '-ide' for the second element.