Introduction to Chemistry/3.2 Covalent Compounds

This learning object covers names and formulas of covalent compounds, and provides a list of steps to write the name and formula for a specific covalent compound. The object introduces the use of prefixes to differentiate between covalent compounds that contain the same elements. The object also presents steps for drawing Lewis structures. Additional concepts include covalent bonds, types of bonds, and resonance structures. This learning object is part 9 of 17 parts that comprise this Introductory Chemistry Course.
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Date:
2015-08-21
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Forsyth Technical Community College
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C3BC
Funding Source:
TAACCCT Round 2
Subjects:
chemistry,covalent compounds,molecular geometry,polarity,intermolecular forces,covalent prefixes,covalent bonds,single bond,double bond,triple bond,Lewis structures,octet rule,Lewis symbols,resonance structures

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Physical Sciences (40)
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  • 1st year Community College or equivalent
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4 Hours
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English (United States)
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Introduction to Chemistry
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