Naming covalent compounds Flashcards
1
Q
when are covalent bonds formed
A
when two or more non-metals react together
2
Q
if the compound contains hydrogen…
A
hydrogen will form the start of the name
- hydrogen chloride
3
Q
if no hydrogen is present…
A
the solid element forms the start of the name
- carbon dioxide
4
Q
if only gases other than hydrogen are present…
A
nitrogen takes priority, then oxygen
- nitrogen dioxide
