Compound Names

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What is the name of the compound SCl₂?

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Sulfur Dichloride

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What is the systematic name for CI₄?

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Carbon Tetraiodide

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What does the prefix 'di-' indicate in chemical nomenclature?

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The prefix 'di-' indicates that there are two atoms of an element in the compound.

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What is the name of the compound P₂I₄?

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Diphosphorus Tetraiodide

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What is the name of the compound P₂O₃?

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Diphosphorus Trioxide

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What is the name of the compound Mg₃P₂?

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Magnesium Phosphide

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What does the prefix 'tetra-' indicate in chemical nomenclature?

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The prefix 'tetra-' indicates that there are four atoms of an element in the compound.

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How do you determine the number of atoms in a molecular formula?

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The subscripts in a molecular formula indicate the number of atoms of each element present in the compound.

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What is the significance of the order of elements in a chemical name?

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The order of elements in a chemical name typically follows the convention of listing the more electropositive element first.

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What is the name of the compound formed by combining magnesium and phosphorus?

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Magnesium Phosphide