Prefixes For Numbers Of Atoms In A Covalent Compound 3.4 Flashcards
1
Q
One
A
Mono
Ex: Iodine monobromide (IBr)
Carbon monoxide (CO)
2
Q
Two
A
Di
Ex: Carbon disulfide (CS_2)
3
Q
Three
A
Tri
Ex: Sulfur trioxide (SO_3)
4
Q
Four
A
Tetra (shortened to tetr before oxide)
Ex: Silicon tetraiodide (Sil_4)
5
Q
Five
A
Penta (shortened to pent before oxide)
Ex: Phosphorus pentachloride (PCl_5)
6
Q
Six
A
Hexa (shortened to hex before oxide)
Ex: Sulfur hexafluoride (SF_6)
