Naming Covalent Compounds

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What is a covalent bond?

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A covalent bond is a chemical bond formed by the sharing of electron pairs between atoms, typically between two nonmetals.

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What are the characteristics of covalent compounds?

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Covalent compounds typically have low melting and boiling points, are often gases or liquids at room temperature, and do not conduct electricity.

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How do you name a covalent compound with two different nonmetals?

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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.

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What is the prefix for 2 in covalent compound naming?

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The prefix for 2 is 'di-'.

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What is the prefix for 3 in covalent compound naming?

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The prefix for 3 is 'tri-'.

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What is the prefix for 4 in covalent compound naming?

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The prefix for 4 is 'tetra-'.

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What is the prefix for 5 in covalent compound naming?

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The prefix for 5 is 'penta-'.

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What is the prefix for 6 in covalent compound naming?

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The prefix for 6 is 'hexa-'.

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What is the prefix for 7 in covalent compound naming?

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The prefix for 7 is 'hepta-'.

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What is the prefix for 8 in covalent compound naming?

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The prefix for 8 is 'octa-'.