Covalent Nomenclature Review

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What is a covalent bond?

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A covalent bond is a chemical bond formed when two atoms share one or more pairs of electrons.

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Identify a characteristic of covalent compounds.

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Covalent compounds typically have lower melting and boiling points compared to ionic compounds.

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What is the difference between molecular and ionic compounds?

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Molecular compounds consist of molecules formed by covalent bonds, while ionic compounds consist of ions held together by ionic bonds.

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What is the formula for a compound with 6 boron atoms and 1 silicon atom?

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B₆Si (Hexaboron Monosilicide)

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What is the chemical formula for Tetrasulfur pentoxide?

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S₄O₅

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What is the chemical formula for tetraphosphorus heptaoxide?

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P₄O₇

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Which of the following is a molecular compound: SO₂, K₂O, CaO, BeO?

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SO₂ is a molecular compound.

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What does the prefix 'tetra-' indicate in chemical nomenclature?

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The prefix 'tetra-' indicates that there are four atoms of an element in the compound.

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What does the prefix 'penta-' indicate in chemical nomenclature?

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The prefix 'penta-' indicates that there are five atoms of an element in the compound.

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What is the significance of the subscript in a chemical formula?

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The subscript indicates the number of atoms of the element present in the molecule.