Covalent Compounds Flashcard

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What is a covalent bond?

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A covalent bond is a chemical bond formed by the sharing of electron pairs between atoms.

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What is the formula for the compound formed by nickel and sulfur?

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NiS

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What is the chemical name for NaCl?

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Sodium chloride

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What leads to the formation of a covalent bond in molecules?

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The sharing of an electron pair.

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What is the formula for the compound formed by potassium ions (K⁺) and sulfide ions (S²⁻)?

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K₂S

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What is the name of the compound BaCl₂?

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Barium chloride

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What type of bond is formed when electrons are transferred from one atom to another?

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Ionic bond.

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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 significance of the octet rule in covalent bonding?

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The octet rule states that atoms tend to form bonds in order to have eight electrons in their valence shell, achieving stability.

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What is a molecular compound?

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A molecular compound is a compound formed by covalent bonds between nonmetal atoms.