Which of the following is a common error when naming covalent compounds?

Using Roman numerals for nonmetals

Using prefixes like di-, tri-, tetra-

Using -ide ending for the second element

Using the full name of the first element

Which of the following is a common error when naming ionic compounds?

Using prefixes like di-, tri-, tetra-

Using Roman numerals for transition metals

Using -ide ending for the anion

A student names $$\mathrm{P_2O_5}$$ as "diphosphorus pentoxide." Is this correct? If not, explain the error.

No, prefixes are not needed for covalent compounds

No, the -ide ending is incorrect

No, the order of elements is reversed

Which of the following names is incorrect for $$\mathrm{SnO_2}$$ and why?

Tin(II) oxide, because tin is not +2 in this compound

Tin(IV) oxide, because tin has a +4 charge

Stannic oxide, because it uses the old naming system

Tin dioxide, because it uses prefixes instead of Roman numerals

A student writes "magnesium(II) chloride" for $$\mathrm{MgCl_2}$$ . What is the error in this name?

Magnesium does not need a Roman numeral

A student writes the formula $$\mathrm{Fe_2O}$$ for iron(II) oxide. What is the error?

The subscripts are incorrect; it should be $$\mathrm{FeO}$$

The oxidation state is incorrect

A student names $$\mathrm{CO_2}$$ as "carbon(IV) oxide." What is the error in this name?

Roman numerals are not used for covalent compounds

Naming Ionic and Covalent Compounds

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Sodium chloride

Sodium chlorate

Sodium dichloride

Sodium(II) chloride

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Which of the following is the correct formula for magnesium oxide?

Which of the following is a covalent compound?

Which of the following is the correct formula for calcium chloride?

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