Naming Binary Covalent Compounds Quiz

What are the rules for naming simple covalent compounds? Provide an example.

The rules for naming simple covalent compounds are: 1. Name the non-metal furthest to the left on the periodic table by its elemental name. 2. Name the other non-metal by its elemental name and an -ide ending. 3. Use the prefixes mono-, di-, tri-.... to indicate the number of that element in the molecule. 4. If mono is the first prefix, it is understood and not written. An example is CO2, which is called carbon dioxide.

What is the difference between naming schemes for ionic compounds and covalent compounds?

<p>Ionic compounds are metal combined with a non-metal, while a covalent compound is the combination of non-metals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>What are the prefixes used to indicate the number of elements in a molecule? Provide the prefix for 7 and 10.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The prefixes used to indicate the number of elements in a molecule are: mono-, di-, tri-.... The prefix for 7 is hepta and for 10 is deca.</p> Signup and view all the answers