Binary Covalent Compounds Quiz

What is the first step in naming a binary covalent compound?

• Write the name of the first nonmetal without changing it

• Add prefixes to indicate the number of atoms

• Write the name of the second nonmetal with 'ide' ending

• Use the prefix 'mono' for the first nonmetal

When naming binary covalent compounds, what suffix is added to the second nonmetal?

• one

• ite

• ide

• ate

In the compound N2O4, what prefix is used for the oxygen atoms?

• Hexa

• Mono

• Tetra

• Di

What is the correct name for the compound N2O4?

• Nitrogen dioxide

• Dinitrogen dioxide

• Dinitrogen tetroxide

• Nitrogen tetroxide

Why is the prefix 'mono' not used for the first nonmetal in IF7?

• It is only used for metals

• It is always omitted for the first nonmetal

• It is only used when there are two atoms

• It is only used for the second nonmetal

What prefix is used for the seven fluorine atoms in IF7?

• Penta

• Octa

• Hexa

• Hepta

What is the correct name for the compound P2S5?

• Phosphorus sulfide

• Diphosphorus pentasulfide

• Phosphorus pentasulfide

• Diphosphorus sulfide

In the compound PCl3, what prefix is used for the chlorine atoms?

• Tri

• Tetra

• Mono

• Di

What is the correct name for the compound CO?

• Monocarbon oxide

• Carbon dioxide

• Carbon monoxide

• Carbon oxide

When is the prefix 'mono' used in naming binary covalent compounds?

• Only for the second nonmetal when there is one atom

• Only for the first nonmetal when there is one atom

• Never for the second nonmetal

• Always for the first nonmetal