Naming and Writing Formulas for Molecular Compounds

What is the main difference between molecular and ionic compounds?

• Molecular compounds are composed of metals and nonmetals.

• Ionic compounds are composed of only nonmetals.

• Molecular compounds are composed of only nonmetals.

• Ionic compounds are composed of two nonmetals.

Which prefix represents the number 4 in molecular compounds?

• Tetra

• Penta

• Hexa

• Deca

How do you write the name of the second element in a molecular compound?

• Write the first syllable and add 'ite' at the end.

• Write the first syllable and add 'ide' at the end.

• Write the first syllable and add 'ate' at the end.

• Write the full name of the element.

What is the name of the compound with the formula CCl4?

• Carbon dichloride

• Carbon chloride

• Carbon trichloride

• Carbon tetrachloride

What is the correct name for the compound N2O?

• Nitrogen oxide

• Dinitrogen dioxide

• Dinitrogen monoxide

• Nitrogen dioxide

How do you name SF6?

• Sulfur hexabromide

• Sulfur hexachloride

• Sulfur fluoride

• Sulfur hexafluoride

What is the formula for dinitrogen pentoxide?

• N2O5

• NO2

• N2O3

• NO5

What is the formula for carbon monoxide?

• CO

• CO2

• C2O

• C2O2

What is the formula for carbon dioxide?

• CO

• CO2

• C2O

• C2O2

What is the formula for phosphorus trihydride?

• P3H

• PH3

• PH2

• PH