Naming Covalent Compounds

Unlike Ionic compounds, Covalent compounds require what when naming them?

• A roman numeral

• A charge

• A prefix

When naming covalent compounds: Mono is the prefix for....

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When naming covalent compounds: Di is the prefix for....

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When naming covalent compounds: Tri is the prefix for....

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When naming covalent compounds: Tetra is the prefix for....

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When naming covalent compounds: Penta is the prefix for....

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When is the prefix mono not used?

• It is never used when naming covalent compounds

• It is never used on the second element

• It is never used when on the first element

What is the name for NI₃?

• Mononitrogen TretraIodide

• Nitrogen Triiodide

• Nitrogen (III) Triiodide

• Nitrogen Iodide

What is the name for CCl₄?

• Carbon (IIII) Chloride

• Carbon Trichloride

• Monocarbon Tetrachloride

• Carbon Tetrachloride

What is the chemical name for H₂O?

• Water

• Dihydrogen Monoxide

• Hydrogen (II) Oxide

• Dihydrogen Oxygen