Concept 3: Naming Covalent Compounds
Describe the difference between single, double, and triple bonds.
A single bond is 2 electrons shared. A double bond is 4 electrons shared. A triple bond is 6 electrons shared.
Classify the following as an atom, ionic compound, or molecule: Ne
Atom
Name the following covalent compound: BBr₃
Boron tribromide
Determine the chemical formula for the following covalent compounds: Diboron tetrahydride
B₂H₄
Name the following covalent compound: CF₄
Carbon tetrafluoride
Name the following covalent compound: P₂S₃
Diphosphorus trisulfide
Name the following covalent compound: NH₃
Nitrogen trihydride
Determine the chemical formula for the following covalent compounds: Dinitrogen trioxide
N₂O₃
Determine the chemical formula for the following covalent compounds: Dinitrogen monosulfide
N₂S
Classify the following as an atom, ionic compound, or molecule: H₂O
Molecule
Covalent bond
A bond that results between nonmetallic elements that share electrons.
Molecule
A compound that's formed when 2 or more elements are covalently bonded.
Explain why a covalent bond forms, how it forms, and what types of elements form them.
A covalent bond forms to become stable. It forms by sharing electrons between nonmetallic elements.
Classify the following as an atom, ionic compound, or molecule: KCl
Ionic compound
Classify the following as an atom, ionic compound, or molecule: NH₄Cl
Ionic compound
Differentiate between the properties of covalent compounds and ionic compounds.
Ionic compounds are formed by the transfer of electrons, while covalent compounds are formed by the sharing of electrons.
Determine the chemical formula for the following covalent compounds: Sulfur dioxide
SO₂