Covalent Compounds

When an atom loses an electron, it becomes a

• positive ion

• negative ion

• neutral ion

• neutral atom

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NGSS.HS-PS1-2

An electron has what kind of charge?

• no charge
• positive 
• negative
• it depends

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NGSS.HS-PS2-4

A covalent bond forms

• when one or more electrons are transferred from one atom to another.

• when electrons are shared between atoms.

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NGSS.HS-PS1-2

What two types of atoms make a covalent bond?

• 2 non-metals

• 1 metal and 1 non-metal

• 2 metals

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NGSS.HS-PS1-2

What type of bond involves the sharing of electrons between atoms?

• covalent bond

• ionic bond

• metallic bond

• transfer bond

Identify the following compound as ionic or covalent: SO₂

• ionic

• covalent

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NGSS.HS-PS1-2

Identify the following compound as ionic or covalent: Ca(OH)₂

• ionic

• covalent

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NGSS.HS-PS1-2

When naming covalent compounds,

• roman numerals are needed but no prefixes required

• both roman numerals or prefixes are not required

• both roman numerals and prefixes must be included

• prefixes are needed but roman numerals are not required

SiCl₄

• silicon tetrachloride
• silicon quadchloride
• monosilicon tetrachloride
• silicon chloride

What is the name of N₂O₃

• Nitrogen trioxide
• Dinitrogen oxide
• Dinitrogen trioxide
• Nitrogen oxide