Naming and Writing Covalent Compounds

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What is the chemical formula for Tetrasulfur pentoxide?

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S₄O₅

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What is the name of the compound with the formula Si₂Br₆?

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disilicon hexabromide

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What is the name of the compound with the formula I₂O₇?

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diiodine heptoxide

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What is the formula for chlorine dioxide?

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ClO₂

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What is the chemical formula for dihydrogen monoxide?

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H₂O

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

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The prefix 'tetra-' means four.

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

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The prefix 'di-' means two.

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What does the prefix 'hepta-' mean in chemical nomenclature?

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The prefix 'hepta-' means seven.

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How do you name a covalent compound with two nonmetals?

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Use prefixes to indicate the number of atoms and the second element ends with '-ide.'

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What is the significance of the subscript in a chemical formula?

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The subscript indicates the number of atoms of each element in the compound.