Understanding Covalent Compounds

What is the primary focus when naming covalent compounds?

• Balancing charges

• Using numeric prefixes

• Calculating molecular weight

• Identifying metals

Which of the following is the correct name for NO2?

• Nitrogen oxide

• Nitrogen dioxide

• Nitrogen monoxide

• Dinitrogen oxide

What is the common name for NH3?

• Nitrogen hydride

• Nitrogen trihydride

• Hydrogen nitride

• Ammonia

How is H2O commonly referred to?

• Water

• Hydroxide

• Dihydrogen oxide

• Hydrogen dioxide

What is the correct name for CCl4?

• Carbon dichloride

• Carbon chloride

• Tetracarbon chloride

• Carbon tetrachloride