Covalent Compounds Flashcards

Covalent Compounds and Their Formulas

• Nitrogen tribromide is represented by the formula NBr3, indicating one nitrogen atom bonded to three bromine atoms.

• Hexaboron silicide has the formula B6Si, comprising six boron atoms and one silicon atom, commonly used in high-performance materials.

• Chlorine dioxide is denoted as ClO2, featuring one chlorine atom and two oxygen atoms, and is utilized in water treatment and disinfection.

• Hydrogen iodide is represented by HI, consisting of one hydrogen atom and one iodine atom, typically used in chemical synthesis.

• Iodine pentafluoride is indicated by IF5, which includes one iodine atom and five fluorine atoms, known for its strong oxidizing properties.

• Dinitrogen trioxide is expressed as N2O3, consisting of two nitrogen atoms and three oxygen atoms, used in various chemical reactions and studies.

• Ammonia, also called nitrogen trihydride, has the formula NH3, crucial for agricultural fertilizers and as an industrial chemical.

• Phosphorus triiodide is written as PI3, containing one phosphorus atom bonded to three iodine atoms, often used in organic synthesis.

• Dihydrogen oxide is identified as H2O, the chemical formula for water, essential for life and a universal solvent.

• Diphosphorous pentoxide is represented by P2O5, which consists of two phosphorus atoms and five oxygen atoms, commonly used as a dehydrating agent.

Test your knowledge on the formulas of various covalent compounds with this flashcard quiz. Each card presents the name of a compound, and your task is to recall its chemical formula. Perfect for chemistry students wanting to reinforce their understanding of molecular compounds.