Naming Ionic & Covalent Compounds

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What type of compounds use prefixes in their naming?

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Covalent compounds.

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What is the chemical name for CO?

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Carbon monoxide.

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What is the prefix used for 5 in chemical nomenclature?

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Penta-.

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What is the name of the compound Na2CO3?

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Sodium carbonate.

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What is the prefix used for 10 in chemical nomenclature?

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Deca-.

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What is the difference between ionic and covalent compounds in terms of naming?

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Ionic compounds do not use prefixes; covalent compounds do.

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What is the prefix for 2 in covalent compound naming?

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Di-.

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What is the prefix for 3 in covalent compound naming?

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Tri-.

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What is the prefix for 4 in covalent compound naming?

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Tetra-.

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What is the name of the compound P2O5?

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Diphosphorus pentoxide.