Naming Binary Molecular Compounds
A worksheet for Grade 11 Chemistry students to practice naming binary molecular compounds.
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Naming Binary Molecular Compounds
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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?
Nitrogen oxide
Dinitrogen oxide
Nitrogen dioxide
Dinitrogen dioxide
2. What is the chemical formula for phosphorus pentachloride?
PCl₃
PCl₅
P₅Cl
PCl
1. The prefix 'mono-' is always used for the first element in a binary molecular compound.
True
False
2. Binary molecular compounds are formed between two nonmetals.
True
False
1. Explain why we use prefixes (like 'di-', 'tri-', 'tetra-') when naming binary molecular compounds, but not for ionic compounds.
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