Practice Naming Covalent Molecules

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What is the naming convention for covalent compounds?

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Covalent compounds are named using prefixes to indicate the number of atoms of each element present in the molecule. The first element retains its name, while the second element's name is modified to end in '-ide.'

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

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

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

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

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How do you name the compound IF₅?

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The compound IF₅ is named iodine pentafluoride.

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How do you name the compound P₅S₆?

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The compound P₅S₆ is named pentaphosphorus hexasulfide.

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What is the correct name for P₄S₅?

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The correct name for P₄S₅ is tetraphosphorus pentasulfide.

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How do you name the compound SF₄?

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The compound SF₄ is named sulfur tetrafluoride.

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What is the correct name for SeF₆?

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The correct name for SeF₆ is selenium hexafluoride.

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What is the significance of the '-ide' suffix in covalent compound names?

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The '-ide' suffix indicates that the compound is a binary compound consisting of two different elements.