Ionic and Covalent Compounds Flashcard

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What is a covalent compound?

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A covalent compound is a chemical compound formed by the sharing of electrons between atoms, typically nonmetals.

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What is the naming convention for covalent compounds?

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Covalent compounds are named using prefixes to indicate the number of atoms of each element present, followed by the name of the first element and the second element with an '-ide' suffix.

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What is the formula for dinitrogen pentoxide?

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What type of bond is present in ionic compounds?

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Ionic compounds are formed by the transfer of electrons from one atom to another, resulting in the formation of charged ions.

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What is the formula for carbon tetrachloride?

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How do you identify an ionic compound?

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Ionic compounds typically consist of a metal and a nonmetal, and they have high melting and boiling points.

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What is the formula for potassium oxide?

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What is the difference between ionic and covalent compounds?

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Ionic compounds are formed by the transfer of electrons and consist of ions, while covalent compounds are formed by the sharing of electrons between atoms.

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