Boron Phosphide and Its Properties

This video tutorial explains how to write the formula for boron phosphide, a covalent compound formed by a metalloid (boron) and a non-metal (phosphorus). It discusses the naming conventions, including the term 'boron monophosphide,' and provides a step-by-step guide to writing the chemical formula BP. The video also covers how to derive the name from the formula, emphasizing the change of the ending to 'ide' for phosphorus.

What type of compound is formed when a metalloid and a non-metal combine?

• Ionic compound

• Alloy

• Covalent compound

• Metallic compound

What is the alternative name sometimes used for boron phosphide?

• Boron tetraphosphide

• Boron diphosphide

• Boron triphosphide

• Boron monophosphide

Which element is represented by the symbol 'B' in the formula for boron phosphide?

• Bismuth

• Barium

• Boron

• Beryllium

What is the correct chemical formula for boron phosphide?

• B3P2

• BP3

• B2P3

• BP

How do you modify the name of phosphorus when naming boron phosphide?

• Change it to phosphide

• Change it to phosphor

• Change it to phosphite

• Change it to phosphine

If given the formula BP, what is the name of the compound?

• Boron phosphite

• Boron phosphine

• Boron phosphide

• Boron phosphor