Naming covalent compounds flashcards

What is a covalent compound?

A compound formed when two or more nonmetals share electrons.

CO2

Carbon dioxide; consists of one carbon atom and two oxygen atoms.

H2O

Water; made of two hydrogen atoms bonded to one oxygen atom.

N2O

Dinitrogen monoxide; contains two nitrogen atoms and one oxygen atom.

True or false: CO is carbon monoxide.

True, because it has one carbon atom and one oxygen atom.

Difference between ionic and covalent compounds.

Ionic compounds transfer electrons; covalent compounds share electrons.

What is the prefix for three?

The prefix is 'tri-'. Used in names like 'trioxide'.

Fill in the blank: N2O3 is named __________.

Dinitrogen trioxide; two nitrogen atoms and three oxygen atoms.

How do you name Cl2O?

Chlorine dioxide; two chlorine atoms and one oxygen atom.

Which compound is named 'tetraphosphorus trisulfide'?

P4S3; four phosphorus atoms and three sulfur atoms.

True or false: Naming rules apply to metals only.

False, because naming rules apply to covalent compounds with nonmetals.

What is the prefix for one?

The prefix is 'mono-'; often omitted on the first element.