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What does the prefix 'Mono' mean?
What does the prefix 'Di' mean?
What does the prefix 'Tri' mean?
What does the prefix 'Tetra' mean?
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What does the prefix 'Penta' mean?
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What does the prefix 'Hexa' mean?
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What does the prefix 'Hepta' mean?
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What does the prefix 'Octa' mean?
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What does the prefix 'Nona' mean?
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What does the prefix 'Deca' mean?
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Study Notes
Chemical Prefixes for Numbering
- Mono indicates a quantity of one, commonly used in chemical nomenclature.
- Di refers to a quantity of two, often seen in molecular compounds.
- Tri signifies three, used in the naming of compounds with three identical atoms or groups.
- Tetra means four, frequently used in terms like tetrachloride or tetrahedron.
- Penta denotes five, relevant in contexts such as pentavalent compounds.
- Hexa represents six, commonly found in hexagonal structures or compounds.
- Hepta indicates a total of seven, relevant in heptane or heptavalent ions.
- Octa signifies eight, seen in octane and octagonal geometries.
- Nona refers to nine, utilized in nona- compounds and structures.
- Deca indicates ten, relevant in decane or decavalent species.
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This quiz features flashcards focusing on the prefixes used in chemistry such as mono, di, tri, and more. Learn the meanings of these numerical prefixes to enhance your understanding of chemical compounds and nomenclature. Perfect for students looking to strengthen their foundational chemistry knowledge.
