naming molecular compounds Flashcards
1
Q
1 atom
A
mono-
2
Q
2 atoms
A
di-
3
Q
2 atoms
A
tri-
4
Q
4 atoms
A
tetra-
5
Q
5 atoms
A
penta-
6
Q
6 atoms
A
hexa-
7
Q
7 atoms
A
hepta-
8
Q
8 atoms
A
octa-
9
Q
9 atoms
A
nona-
10
Q
10 atoms
A
deca-
11
Q
what is the prefix used for?
A
to indicate the number of atoms in the compound
12
Q
if there is only ONE of the FIRST element we _______ the prefix
A
do NOT use
13
Q
if there is only ONE of the SECOND element we _______ the prefix
A
use
14
Q
step 1 of the formula of a molecular compound:
write the _____ of the _____
A
symbols / elements
15
Q
step 2 of the formula of a molecular compound:
write the ______ for the number of ______ represented by the _______
A
subscript / atoms / prefix
