Binary Covalent Compounds
| Name of Covalent Compound | Formula of Covalent Compound |
| :--- | :--- |
| 1. carbon dioxide | CO₂ |
| 2. phosphorus triiodide | PI₃ |
| 3. sulfur dichloride | SCl₂ |
| 4. nitrogen trifluoride | NF₃ |
| 5. dioxygen difluoride | O₂F₂ |
| 6. dinitrogen tetrafluoride | N₂F₄ |
| 7. sulfur tetrachloride | SCl₄ |
| 8. chlorine trifluoride | ClF₃ |
| 9. silicon dioxide | SiO₂ |
| 10. diphosphorus decoxide | P₂O₁₀ |
Determine whether the following compounds are covalent or ionic and give them their proper names.
1. Ba(NO₃)₂ - Ionic; Barium nitrate
2. CO - Covalent; Carbon monoxide
3. PCl₅ - Covalent; Phosphorus pentachloride
4. KI - Ionic; Potassium iodide
5. CF₄ - Covalent; Carbon tetrafluoride
6. MgO - Ionic; Magnesium oxide
7. Cu₂S - Ionic; Copper(I) sulfide
8. SO₂ - Covalent; Sulfur dioxide
9. NCl₃ - Covalent; Nitrogen trichloride
10. XeF₆ - Covalent; Xenon hexafluoride
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of covalent compounds worksheet answers.
