Naming Covalent Compounds
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Science, Chemistry
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10th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a covalent bond?
Back
A covalent bond is a chemical bond formed by the sharing of electron pairs between atoms, typically between two nonmetals.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are the characteristics of covalent compounds?
Back
Covalent compounds typically have low melting and boiling points, are often gases or liquids at room temperature, and do not conduct electricity.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you name a covalent compound with two different nonmetals?
Back
Use prefixes to indicate the number of each atom present, followed by the name of the first element and the second element with an '-ide' suffix.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the prefix for 2 in covalent compound naming?
Back
The prefix for 2 is 'di-'.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the prefix for 3 in covalent compound naming?
Back
The prefix for 3 is 'tri-'.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the prefix for 4 in covalent compound naming?
Back
The prefix for 4 is 'tetra-'.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the prefix for 5 in covalent compound naming?
Back
The prefix for 5 is 'penta-'.
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