Naming Covalent Compounds
CO2
carbon dioxide
carbon monoxide
CO
A molecule with two atoms bonded to the central atom and no lone pairs.
ex: CO2
Linear
How attracted an atom is to its electrons
Electronegativity
What type(s) of elements are covalent compounds between?
Non-metals
CF4
carbon tetrafluoride
dihydrogen monoxide
H2O
A molecule with two atoms bonded to the central atom AND lone pair(s) on the central atom
Ex: SO2
Bent
Is a H ----- O bond nonpolar or polar?
What word is used to describe the electrons in a covalent compound?
Shared
SF6
sulfur hexafluoride
Tricarbon octahydride
C3H8
A molecule with four atoms bonded to the central atom
Ex: CH4
Tetrahedral
Name one of the four most common electronegative elements that are found in polar bonds.
Nitrogen, Oxygen, Fluorine, Sulfur (NOFS)
If two atoms are sharing three pairs of electrons, what type of bond do they have?
Triple
K3I3
tripotassium triiodide
tetraphosphorus decoxide
P4O10
A molecule with three atoms bonded to the central atom and NO lone pairs
Ex: AlF3
Trigonal planar
The difference in electronegativity between two of the same element is always...
0 (zero)
A covalent compound that is composed of two of the same element is called a...
diatomic or diatomic molecule
I4O9
tetraiodine nonoxide
diboron silicide
B2Si
A molecule with three atoms bonded to the central atom and ONE lone pair
ex: NH3
trigonal pyramidal
A bond is considered nonpolar if it has an electronegativity difference of...?
less than/equal to 0.4
Which intermolecular force is found between ALL molecules?
London dispersion forces