Chemical Nomenclature and Compounds

The video tutorial explains how to write the chemical formula for disulfur difluoride. It begins by identifying the compound type using the periodic table, noting that both sulfur and fluorine are non-metals, forming a molecular compound. The tutorial then outlines the steps to write the formula, including using element symbols and applying prefixes to determine subscripts. The final formula for disulfur difluoride is S2F2. Additional resources for understanding prefixes are also provided.

What type of compound is disulfur difluoride?

• Ionic compound

• Polyatomic ion

• Molecular compound

• Metallic compound

Which elements are involved in forming disulfur difluoride?

• Sulfur and Chlorine

• Sulfur and Fluorine

• Sulfur and Oxygen

• Sulfur and Nitrogen

What is the first step in writing the formula for a molecular compound?

• Identify the oxidation states

• Balance the equation

• Write the element symbols

• Determine the charge of the elements

What does the prefix 'di-' indicate in chemical nomenclature?

• Four

• Two

• One

• Three

How many sulfur atoms are present in disulfur difluoride?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

What is the chemical formula for disulfur difluoride?

• SF2

• S2F4

• S2F2

• SF4

Where can you find help with understanding prefixes in chemical formulas?

• Chemical equations

• Molecular diagrams

• Prefix table

• Periodic table