Naming Molecular Compounds

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What is the chemical formula for phosphorus trichloride?

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PCl₃

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What is the chemical formula for silicon dioxide?

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SiO₂

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What is the chemical formula for sulfur hexabromide?

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SBr₆

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What is the name of the compound P₄S₁₀?

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tetraphosphorus decasulfide

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What is the name of the compound NB₇?

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nitrogen heptaboride

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What is the general rule for naming molecular compounds?

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Use prefixes to indicate the number of atoms of each element.

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What prefix is used for one atom in molecular compound naming?

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mono-

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What prefix is used for two atoms in molecular compound naming?

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di-

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What prefix is used for three atoms in molecular compound naming?

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tri-

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What prefix is used for four atoms in molecular compound naming?

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tetra-