Covalent Formulas And Nomenclature Flashcards
0
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1
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Mono
1
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Name the steps to making binary compounds
A
- First element as it is
- Second element with suffix -ide as if it were an anion
- Use Greek prefixes to indicate the number is atoms of each element
- “Mono” is never used in the first element
2
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2
A
Di
3
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3
A
Tri
4
Q
4
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Tetra
5
Q
5
A
Penta
6
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6
A
Hexa
7
Q
7
A
Hepta
8
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8
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Octa
9
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9
A
Nona
10
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10
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Deca