Chem chapter 4 (Chemical Formulae)

Question 1

Rules for naming compounds

Answer 1

1. If there is a metal present, it will be names first
2. If the name ends with -ate, then the compound has oxygen as well
3. Covalent compounds have names indicating the number of each element present. Ex(Mono, Di, Tri, Tetra, etc)

Question 2

The prefix used in covalent compounds to represent only one element being used

Answer 2

Mono-

Question 3

The prefix used in covalent compounds to represent the quantity 2?

Answer 3

Di-

Question 4

The prefix used in covalent compounds to represent the quantity 3?

Answer 4

Tri-

Question 5

The prefix used in covalent compounds to represent the quantity 4?

Answer 5

Tetra-

Question 6

The prefix used in covalent compounds to represent the quantity 5?

Answer 6

Penta-

Question 7

The prefix used in covalent compounds to represent the quantity 6?

Answer 7

Hexa-

Question 8

The prefix used in covalent compounds to represent the quantity 7?

Answer 8

Hepta-

Question 9

The prefix used in covalent compounds to represent the quantity 8?

Answer 9

Octa-

Question 10

The prefix used in covalent compounds to represent the quantity 9?

Answer 10

Nona-

Question 11

The prefix used in covalent compounds to represent the quantity 10?

Answer 11

Deca-

Question 12

What does the symbol (s) in a chemical equation mean

Answer 12

It means Solid

Question 13

What does the symbol (l) in a chemical equation mean

Answer 13

It means liquid

Question 14

What does the symbol (g) in a chemical equation mean

Answer 14

It means gas

Question 15

What does the symbol (aq) in a chemical equation mean

Answer 15

It means aquaresis, meaning it is soluble in water

Question 16

How can we tell if an equation is balanced

Answer 16

if it obeys the law of conservation