Properties of Covalent Bonds
A ___ is formed when two or more atoms bond covalently.
molecule
What do you need to add to the Lewis Structure for ClO3- ?
Brackets {}
Write how many valence electrons are formed when you have one atom of sulfur and 3 atoms of carbon
18
What prefix is used when naming the hydrogen part of the compound?
hydro-
The difference in electronegativity results in a polar _____ bond.
covalent.
What do you need to know in order to make a Lewis Structure for covalent bonds?
# of valence electrons.
How many chlorine atoms are in CCl4?
4
CF4
Which suffix is at the end of the compound, before the word "acid"
-ic (Ex. hydrofluoric acid)
a dipole is...
There is what between the forces at maximum attraction?
Balance
What are single covalent bonds called?
Sigma bonds,
Write the formula for sulfur trioxide
SO3
what is a polyatomic ion containing oxygen called? An acid containing this and hydrogen is called an ___
oxyanion...oxyacid
If a molecule like CO2 for example has a symmetrical shape to it, but has polar bonds, is it polar or nonpolar?
Non-polar, the dipoles cancel each other out.
Unstable pairs of electrons are called...
Lone Pairs
How do you know when there is a double or triple bond?
When two pairs of electrons are shared or for a triple bond when two pairs are shared but between 3 atoms instead of 2.
Name 3 different prefixes for naming covalent formulas
Mono, tri, penta
write the formula for hydrobromic acid
HBr
Is SF4 polar or nonpolar
polar, dipoles do not cancel
How many valence electrons does each atom want to reach?
8, they want to form an octet.
The pi bond is formed when parallel ____ overlap to share ___
Orbitals, electrons
The element to the ___ is usually the one in the middle when writing the Lewis Structure
Left
What is the name of HClO2
Chlorous acid
why is oil unable to dissolve in other substances like water?
the oil is non-polar, and non-polar substances can only dissolve in other non-polar substances. water is polar