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Naming Covalent Compounds Challenge

Naming Covalent Compounds Challenge

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Chemistry

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6th - 10th Grade

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Ethan Morris

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This video tutorial explains how to name covalent compounds. It covers the rules for determining the order of elements based on their position in the periodic table, the use of Greek prefixes to indicate the number of atoms, and exceptions for common names. Examples are provided to illustrate the naming process, including compounds like dinitrogen trioxide and carbon dioxide. The video concludes with a review of the key naming rules.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which element is written first when naming covalent compounds?

The element with the higher group number

The element with the lower atomic number

The element with the lower group number

The element with the higher atomic number

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If both elements are in the same group, which one is named first?

The element closer to the bottom of the column

The element closer to the top of the column

The element with the lower atomic number

The element with the higher atomic number

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What suffix is used for the second element in a covalent compound?

-ine

-ite

-ide

-ate

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Greek prefix for three atoms?

Penta

Hexa

Tri

Tetra

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following compounds is commonly referred to by its common name?

Carbon dioxide

Dihydrogen monoxide

Nitrogen trihydride

Sulfur hexafluoride

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the correct name for the compound N2O3?

Nitrogen trioxide

Dinitrogen trioxide

Nitrogen dioxide

Dinitrogen dioxide

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is CO2 named using the rules for covalent compounds?

Monocarbon dioxide

Carbon dioxide

Carbon monoxide

Carbon trioxide

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