Naming Molecular Compounds

Naming Molecular Compounds

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Naming Molecular Compounds

Naming Molecular Compounds

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 10 pts

What are the rules for naming binary molecular compounds?

Using Roman numerals to indicate the charge of each element in the compound

Using suffixes to indicate the number of each element present in the compound

Using only the first element's name without any prefixes

Using prefixes to indicate the number of each element present in the compound, with the second element's name ending in -ide.

Answer explanation

The rules for naming binary molecular compounds involve using prefixes to indicate the number of each element present in the compound, with the second element's name ending in -ide.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 10 pts

When naming molecular compounds, when do we use prefixes?

We use prefixes when the compound contains a metal and a nonmetal.

We use prefixes when there are multiple atoms of the same element in the compound.

We use prefixes when the compound contains only one type of atom.

We use prefixes when the compound has a total of 10 or more atoms.

Answer explanation

We use prefixes when there are multiple atoms of the same element in the compound.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 10 pts

What is the prefix used for the number 4 in naming molecular compounds?

tetra-

hexa-

penta-

quadra-

Answer explanation

The prefix used for the number 4 in naming molecular compounds is 'tetra-', so the correct answer is 'tetra-'.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 10 pts

How do you name the compound N2O5?

pentanitrogen oxide

dinitrogen pentoxide

NNO5

nitrogen oxide

Answer explanation

The compound N2O5 is named dinitrogen pentoxide according to the IUPAC naming system for covalent compounds.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 10 pts

What is the name of the compound PCl3?

Sodium chloride

Potassium chloride

Phosphorus trichloride

Carbon tetrachloride

Answer explanation

The name of the compound PCl3 is Phosphorus trichloride.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 10 pts

What is the name of the compound CO?

carbon dioxide

carbon monoxide

carbon oxide

carbon trioxide

Answer explanation

The name of the compound CO is carbon monoxide, which is a colorless, odorless gas and is highly toxic. It is formed by the incomplete combustion of carbon-containing fuels.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 10 pts

What is the name of the compound SF6?

Sodium fluoride

Silicon fluoride

Sulfur dioxide

Sulfur hexafluoride

Answer explanation

The name of the compound SF6 is Sulfur hexafluoride, so the correct choice is 'Sulfur hexafluoride'.

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