Textbook Question
Predict whether each of the following compounds is molecular or ionic: (e) CsBr
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Naming Molecular Compounds
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What is the correct name for the covalent compound N2O5?
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dinitrogen pentoxide
B
dinitrogen dioxide
C
nitrogen pentoxide
D
nitrogen dioxide
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Identify the elements present in the compound: N (nitrogen) and O (oxygen).
Determine the number of atoms of each element from the formula N2O5: there are 2 nitrogen atoms and 5 oxygen atoms.
Use the appropriate prefixes for the number of atoms: 'di-' for 2 and 'penta-' for 5.
Name the first element (nitrogen) with its prefix: 'dinitrogen'.
Name the second element (oxygen) with its prefix and change the ending to '-oxide': 'pentoxide', combining to form 'dinitrogen pentoxide'.
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