Naming Binary Molecular Compounds

Naming Binary Molecular Compounds

Read each question carefully and provide the correct name or chemical formula for the binary molecular compounds.

Provide the correct chemical name for each of the following binary molecular compounds:

1. PCl₃:  

2. N₂O₄:  

3. SF₆:  

4. CO:  

5. H₂O:  

Provide the correct chemical formula for each of the following binary molecular compounds:

1. Dihydrogen monoxide:  

2. Sulfur dioxide:  

3. Carbon tetrachloride:  

4. Nitrogen trihydride:  

5. Xenon tetrafluoride:  

1. Which of the following is the correct name for NO₂?

2. What is the chemical formula for phosphorus pentachloride?

1. The prefix 'mono-' is always used for the first element in a binary molecular compound.

2. Binary molecular compounds are formed between two nonmetals.

1. Explain why we use prefixes (like 'di-', 'tri-', 'tetra-') when naming binary molecular compounds, but not for ionic compounds.