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Nomenclature of Covalent Compounds

Question 1 • *26-27 CFISD TX-Chemistry A CR

Identify the covalent compounds based on the names of the compounds.

Answer
A
barium nitrate
B
dinitrogen tetroxide
C
boron trifluoride
D
ammonium sulfate
E
carbon tetrachloride
F
barium chloride

Explanation

Covalent compounds form when atoms share electrons, usually between nonmetals. Dinitrogen tetroxide, boron trifluoride, and carbon tetrachloride are covalent compounds. The other choices contain metal ions or polyatomic ions and are classified as ionic compounds.

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