Covalent Formulas & Names

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What is the name of P₂O₅?

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Diphosphorous pentoxide

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What type of bond exists between two nonmetals?

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A binary covalent bond

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What is the correct name for C₄H₆?

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Tetracarbon Hexahydride

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What is the correct name for NO?

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Nitrogen Monoxide

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What is the name of As₄O₁₀?

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Tetraarsenic decoxide

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Define a covalent bond.

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

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What is the general rule for naming binary covalent compounds?

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Use prefixes to indicate the number of atoms and end with the suffix '-ide'.

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What prefix is used for 4 in covalent compound naming?

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Tetra-

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What prefix is used for 5 in covalent compound naming?

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Penta-

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What is the name of CO₂?

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Carbon Dioxide