7-2: Naming Covalent (Molecular) Substances

Question 1

How do you name covalent compounds?

Answer 1

-Write the name of the first element
-Write the second element using the suffix ide

Question 2

Prefixes for 1-5

Answer 2

-mono
-di
-tri
-tetra
-penta

Question 3

Prefixes for 6-10

Answer 3

-hexa
-hepta
-octa
-nona
-deca

Question 4

What happens if the second element starts with a vowel?

Answer 4

Drop the o or a of the prefix

Question 5

In general, what is the order of nonmetals in compounds and formulas?

Answer 5

C, P, N, H, S, I, Br, Cl, O, and F