Naming Compounds and Writing Formulas 24-25

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What is the formula for phosphorous acid?

Back

H3PO3

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What is the formula for phosphorous trichloride?

Back

PCl3

Front

What is a covalent bond?

Back

A chemical bond that involves sharing electrons between atoms in a molecule.

Front

What is the formula for iron(III) oxide?

Back

Fe2O3

Front

What is the formula for hydrochloric acid?

Back

HCl

Front

Define a molecular compound.

Back

A compound formed by the combination of two or more nonmetals through covalent bonds.

Front

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.

Front

What is the formula for sulfuric acid?

Back

H2SO4

Front

What is the formula for sodium chloride?

Back

NaCl

Front

What is the name of the compound with the formula NH3?

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Ammonia.