Covalent Bonding with Names and Formulas

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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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What is the naming convention for the covalent compound N2O5?

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Dinitrogen pentoxide.

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What is the formula for phosphorous trichloride?

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PCl3.

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Is carbon considered a metal or a non-metal?

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Non-metal.

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Are atoms more stable when bonded together or when they are apart?

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Bonded together.

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What type of elements form a binary covalent bond?

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Two nonmetals.

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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.

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What is the significance of prefixes in naming covalent compounds?

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Prefixes indicate the number of atoms of each element in the compound.

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What is the formula for carbon dioxide?

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CO2.

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What is the name of the compound with the formula SO2?

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Sulfur dioxide.