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Question

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Identify the elements in the compound.:

1

Write the chemical symbols in the order shown in the name.:

3

Use the periodic table to find the symbols of elements in the compound.:

2

Use prefixes to determine the number of each type of atom in the compound.:

4

Use subscripts to show the number of each type of atom in the compound.:

5

Naming Covalent Compounds