Final Review 2 IPC Fall

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What is a nonpolar covalent bond?

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A bond in which electrons are shared equally between two atoms.

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What is the name of the covalent compound P4O10?

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Tetraphosphorus decoxide.

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What is the name of the ionic compound BeO?

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Beryllium oxide.

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What is an ionic bond?

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A bond in which electrons are transferred from one atom to another.

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What is malleability?

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A physical property that allows metals to be hammered or rolled into thin sheets.

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What is a polar covalent bond?

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A bond in which electrons are shared unequally between two atoms.

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What is the significance of Greek prefixes in naming covalent compounds?

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

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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 conductivity in terms of physical properties?

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The ability of a substance to conduct heat and electricity.

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What is the definition of an ionic compound?

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A compound formed from the electrostatic attraction between positively and negatively charged ions.