GMAS ADV Bonding & Naming

Front

What is the proper name for S₂O₂?

Back

Disulfur dioxide

Front

What type of bond is formed between nonmetals?

Back

Covalent bond

Front

What is the proper name for SO₃?

Back

Sulfur trioxide

Front

When naming ionic compounds, which element is named first?

Back

The metal is always named first.

Front

How do covalent bonds form?

Back

By sharing valence electrons between atoms.

Front

What is the general formula for a covalent compound?

Back

It is based on the number of atoms of each element present.

Front

What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

Back

Ionic bonds involve transfer of electrons, while covalent bonds involve sharing.

Front

What is the name of the compound NaCl?

Back

Sodium chloride

Front

What is the significance of prefixes in naming covalent compounds?

Back

Prefixes indicate the number of atoms of each element.

Front

What is the name of CO₂?

Back

Carbon dioxide