Covalent Bonding

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Where are the non-metals located on the periodic table?

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On the right side of the 'staircase'.

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What do covalent compounds do?

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Covalent compounds share electrons.

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Name the compound XeF6.

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Xenon hexafluoride.

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Name the compound CO.

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Carbon monoxide.

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What is the correct formula for diphosphorus trioxide?

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P2O3.

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What is a covalent bond?

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A covalent bond is a chemical bond that involves the sharing of electron pairs between atoms.

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What types of elements typically form covalent bonds?

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Nonmetals typically form covalent bonds.

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What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonding?

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Ionic bonding involves the transfer of electrons, while covalent bonding involves the sharing of electrons.

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What is a molecule?

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A molecule is a group of two or more atoms bonded together by covalent bonds.

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What is the significance of the 'prefix' in naming covalent compounds?

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Prefixes indicate the number of atoms of each element in the compound.