Covalent Compounds

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What is the chemical formula for dinitrogen pentoxide?

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N₂O₅

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What is the chemical formula for sulfur trioxide?

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SO₃

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What is the chemical formula for carbon dioxide?

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CO₂

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Covalent bonds form between:

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two nonmetals

Front

What is the chemical formula for phosphorus trichloride?

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PCl₃

Front

Define a covalent bond.

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

Front

What type of elements typically form covalent bonds?

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Nonmetals.

Front

What is the difference between a single bond and a double bond in covalent compounds?

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A single bond involves one pair of shared electrons, while a double bond involves two pairs of shared 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 octet rule in covalent bonding?

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The octet rule states that atoms tend to bond in such a way that they each have eight electrons in their valence shell, achieving a stable electron configuration.