Ch 4: Naming Covalent Compounds Flashcards
1
Q
What type of metals are involved in covalent compounds?
A
- Nonmetal to nonmetal
- Metalloid to nonmetal
2
Q
How are covalent compounds named?
A
Name of element 1 + Name of element 2 with -ide suffix
3
Q
Name of prefix for 1
A
Mono
4
Q
Name of prefix for 2
A
Di
5
Q
Name of prefix for 3
A
Tri
6
Q
Name of prefix for 4
A
Tetra
7
Q
Name of prefix for 5
A
Penta
8
Q
Name of prefix for 6
A
Hexa
9
Q
Name of prefix for 7
A
Hepta
10
Q
Name of prefix for 8
A
Octa
11
Q
Name of prefix for 9
A
Nona
12
Q
Name of prefix for 10
A
Deca
