Naming Covalent Compounds Challenge

This video tutorial explains how to name covalent compounds. It covers the rules for determining the order of elements based on their position in the periodic table, the use of Greek prefixes to indicate the number of atoms, and exceptions for common names. Examples are provided to illustrate the naming process, including compounds like dinitrogen trioxide and carbon dioxide. The video concludes with a review of the key naming rules.

Which element is written first when naming covalent compounds?

• The element with the higher group number

• The element with the lower atomic number

• The element with the lower group number

• The element with the higher atomic number

If both elements are in the same group, which one is named first?

• The element closer to the bottom of the column

• The element closer to the top of the column

• The element with the lower atomic number

• The element with the higher atomic number

What suffix is used for the second element in a covalent compound?

• -ine

• -ite

• -ide

• -ate

What is the Greek prefix for three atoms?

• Penta

• Hexa

• Tri

• Tetra

Which of the following compounds is commonly referred to by its common name?

• Carbon dioxide

• Dihydrogen monoxide

• Nitrogen trihydride

• Sulfur hexafluoride

What is the correct name for the compound N2O3?

• Nitrogen trioxide

• Dinitrogen trioxide

• Nitrogen dioxide

• Dinitrogen dioxide

How is CO2 named using the rules for covalent compounds?

• Monocarbon dioxide

• Carbon dioxide

• Carbon monoxide

• Carbon trioxide

What is the name of the compound CCl4?

• Carbon dichloride

• Carbon chloride

• Carbon tetrachloride

• Monocarbon tetrachloride

What is the correct name for the compound S2Br6?

• Sulfur hexabromide

• Sulfur bromide

• Disulfur hexabromide

• Disulfur bromide

What is the name of the compound P4O10?

• Phosphorus tetroxide

• Tetraphosphorus decaoxide

• Phosphorus decoxide

• Tetraphosphorus oxide