Lecture 14 – Resonance and Molecule Polarity, Naming Covalent Compounds, Writing Balanced Equations

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and concepts from the lecture on resonance, molecule polarity, naming covalent compounds, and writing balanced equations.

Binary Compound

A compound formed by a combination of two different elements.

Chemical Equation

An expression in which symbols and formulas are used to represent a chemical reaction.

Coefficient

A number placed in front of a formula to balance a chemical equation.

Polarity

The property of a molecule where electrons are attracted more strongly to one part of the molecule than another.

Nonpolar Molecule

A molecule that has no overall dipole moment; electrons are distributed symmetrically.

VSEPR Theory

A model used to predict the shape of individual molecules based on the extent of electron-pair electrostatic repulsion.

Diatomic Elements

Element molecules consisting of two atoms, such as H2, O2, N2.

Naming Covalent Compounds

Rules and conventions used to name compounds formed from two nonmetals.