Covalent Compounds These compounds are formed when atoms “share” electrons in order to become stable. Usually formed between 2 or more non-metals.
Covalent Compounds Exist in solid, liquid, and gas forms at room temperature. Normally do not conduct electricity. [http://universe-review.ca/I13-14-sulfur.jpg]
Covalent Compound Names Example: CO2 Carbon Dioxide Use prefixes (pg. 593) to show how many atoms there are. [http://cwx.prenhall.com/bookbind/pubbooks/mcmurry2/chapter2/medialib/TB02_002.JPG]
Covalent Compound Names A couple “other” rules…. Never put the prefix “mono-” on the 1st element in the name. Always end the compound name with –ide.
Covalent Compound Names Example: NCl3 Nitrogen Trichloride Example: P2O5 Diphosphorus Pentoxide
Covalent Compound Formulas Example: Dinitrogen Tetrasulfide N2S4 Use the prefixes in the names to determine the subscripts in the formula Example: Carbon Monoxide CO