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Naming rules for binary covalent compounds

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  • Q1
    Which of the following is a correct step to write the name of a covalent binary compound?
    Count the number of atoms in each element and use prefixes to indicate the number of each element.
    Write the name of the second element, followed by the name of the first element.
    Write the name of the first element, followed by the name of the second element.
    Only use prefixes for the second element.
    Combine the names of both elements without using any prefixes.
    30s
  • Q2
    What is the correct formula for carbon dioxide?
    CO4
    CO
    CO3
    CO2
    30s
  • Q3
    What is the correct order of steps to write the name of a covalent binary compound?
    1. Write the name of the second element2. Combine the names of both elements without using any prefixes3. Use prefixes to indicate the number of atoms in each element
    1. Write the name of the first element2. Use prefixes to indicate the number of atoms in each element3. Write the name of the second element
    1. Write the name of the second element2. Write the name of the first element3. Use prefixes to indicate the number of atoms in each element
    1. Use prefixes to indicate the number of atoms in each element2. Write the name of the second element3. Write the name of the first element
    30s
  • Q4
    What is the correct prefix for 'five' in the naming of a covalent binary compound?
    Penta
    Di
    Tri
    Tetra
    30s
  • Q5
    Which element is listed first when writing the name of a covalent binary compound?
    The element that appears first in the formula.
    The element that appears last in the formula.
    The element with the higher atomic number.
    The element with the lower atomic number.
    30s

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