Module 6 & 7 Practice

Front

What type of bond is present in water (H2O)?

Back

Covalent bond: A bond formed when two atoms share electrons.

Front

What is the name of the compound Ba3P2?

Back

Barium phosphide.

Front

What is the formula for Lithium Sulfide?

Back

Li2S.

Front

What is the name of the covalent compound PCl5?

Back

Phosphorus pentachloride.

Front

What is the formula for Dinitrogen Pentachloride?

Back

N2Cl5.

Front

Define ionic bond.

Back

An ionic bond is a chemical bond formed between two ions with opposite charges.

Front

Define covalent bond.

Back

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

Front

What is the significance of subscripts in a chemical formula?

Back

Subscripts indicate the number of atoms of each element in a compound.

Front

What is the difference between ionic and covalent compounds?

Back

Ionic compounds are formed from the electrostatic attraction between ions, while covalent compounds are formed by the sharing of electrons.

Front

How do you determine the name of a covalent compound?

Back

Use prefixes to indicate the number of atoms and the name of the elements involved.