Naming and Identifying Covalent Compounds

The video tutorial explains how to name the compound SCl6. It starts by identifying SCl6 as a covalent compound due to the presence of two non-metals: sulfur and chlorine. The tutorial then guides viewers through the process of naming the elements, changing the suffix of chlorine to 'ide' to form 'sulfur chloride'. Next, it introduces the use of prefixes to indicate the number of atoms, resulting in the name 'sulfur hexachloride'. Finally, it explains how to derive the chemical formula from the compound name, confirming the presence of one sulfur atom and six chlorine atoms.

What type of compound is SCl6?

• Ionic compound

• Acidic compound

• Covalent compound

• Metallic compound

Which elements are present in SCl6?

• Chlorine and Oxygen

• Sulfur and Oxygen

• Sulfur and Nitrogen

• Sulfur and Chlorine

How do you modify the name of the second element in a covalent compound?

• Add 'ium' to the end

• Add 'ite' to the end

• Add 'ide' to the end

• Add 'ate' to the end

What is the prefix used for six atoms in a compound?

• Octa

• Penta

• Tetra

• Hexa

How many sulfur atoms are present in SCl6?

• One

• Six

• Three

• Two

What is the full name of the compound SCl6?

• Sulfur Chloride

• Sulfur Hexachloride

• Sulfur Pentachloride

• Sulfur Tetrachloride

If you know the name 'sulfur hexachloride', how many chlorine atoms are in the compound?

• One

• Two

• Four

• Six