Covalent Names and Formulas

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What is the name of the compound BrO3?

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Bromine trioxide

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What is the name of the compound N2O3?

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Dinitrogen trioxide

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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 name of the compound C3Cl8?

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Tricarbon octachloride

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What is the chemical formula for Tetrasulfur pentoxide?

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S4O5

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Define 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 is the difference between a binary covalent compound and an ionic compound?

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A binary covalent compound consists of two nonmetals sharing electrons, while an ionic compound consists of a metal and a nonmetal transferring electrons.

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What is the prefix used for 4 in covalent naming?

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Tetra-

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What is the prefix used for 5 in covalent naming?

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Penta-

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How do you determine the name of a covalent compound from its formula?

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Identify the elements, use prefixes for the number of atoms, and end with the second element's name modified to end in '-ide.'