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Nomenclature of Covalent Compounds Answers

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Which rule is used for writing the name of an ionic base?

A
The chemical name begins with “hydro.”
B
The chemical name ends with “hydroxide.”
C
The “ide” ending is changed to “ic.”
D
The polyatomic “ate” ending is changed to “ic.”
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Which is the formula for dinitrogen pentoxide?

A
N5O2
B
5N2O
C
2NO5
D
N2O5
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Which is an IUPAC name for a covalent compound?

A
carbon dioxide
B
carbon bioxide
C
zinc monophosphate
D
zinc phosphate
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Which prefix would appear in the IUPAC name for a covalent compound that has four atoms of a single element?

A
tri-
B
di-
C
tetra-
D
mono-
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Which formula correctly represents antinomy trichloride?

A
SnS2
B
SnCl3
C
SbCl2
D
SbCl3
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Which substance is a binary acid?

A
hydrochloric acid
B
phosphoric acid
C
nitrous acid
D
sulfuric acid
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Which formula stands for boric acid?NameSymbolbromateBrOborateBObromineBrboronB

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A
H3B
B
H3BO3
C
HBr
D
H3PO4
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Which is the IUPAC name for NO?

A
nitric oxide
B
binitrogen oxide
C
dinitrogen dioxide
D
nitrogen monoxide
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Based on the name, which substance is a covalent compound?

A
copper(II) chloride
B
chromium(III) sulfate
C
dinitrogen pentoxide
D
ammonium carbonate
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Which rule should be followed when naming binary acids?

A
Use a prefix for the number of hydrogens.
B
Start the name with hydro-.
C
Change -ate to -ic.
D
Change -ous to -ite.

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