Naming Molecular Compounds Flashcards
1
Q
What do the prefixes in the element’s name correspond to when naming a molecular compound?
A
To the number of atoms
2
Q
What is the second name in an element given in a molecular compound?
A
The suffix “ide”
3
Q
What are the prefixes for molecular compounds?
A
- Mono-
- Di-
- Tri-
- Tetra-
- Penta-
- Hexa-
- Hepta-
- Octa-
- Nano-
- Deca-
