What is the name for the covalent compound whose chemical formula is #H_2S#?

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Thomas S.
Jan 7, 2016

Hydrogen sulfide.

Explanation:

Hydrogen sulfide (or sulphide) is a covalent compound with the chemical formula #H_2S#. Each molecule of hydrogen sulfide contains a central sulfur atom bonded to two hydrogen atoms.

Under standard temperature and pressure conditions, it exists as a gas. Unfortunately for us, this gas is quite toxic. It is often produced by volcanoes and contributes to acid rain.

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