Covalent bonds and names FLASHCARD B

Front

What does a double bond represent in an electron dot diagram?

Back

A double bond represents two pairs of shared electrons.

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What happens when adding a prefix with an 'a' or 'o' to 'oxide'?

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You drop the 'a' or 'o' on the prefix and add oxide.

Front

How are covalent bonds formed?

Back

Covalent bonds are formed by the sharing of electrons.

Front

What is the chemical formula for bromine monofluoride?

Back

BrF

Front

According to the Lewis diagram, how many electrons does Carbon share with each sulfur atom?

Back

Carbon shares 4 electrons with each sulfur atom.

Front

What is a covalent bond?

Back

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

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What is the difference between a single bond and a double bond?

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A single bond involves one pair of shared electrons, while a double bond involves two pairs of shared electrons.

Front

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.

Front

What is the formula for carbon dioxide?

Back

CO₂

Front

What is the formula for water?

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H₂O