Multiple Choice
Which of the following compounds is most likely a covalent (molecular) compound?
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Naming Molecular Compounds
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What is the correct name for the molecular compound with the formula NO?
A
Nitrogen dioxide
B
Nitric oxide
C
Nitrogen monoxide
D
Nitrous oxide
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Identify the elements present in the molecular formula NO: nitrogen (N) and oxygen (O).
Recall that molecular compounds composed of nonmetals use prefixes to indicate the number of atoms of each element in the molecule.
Since there is one nitrogen atom and one oxygen atom, the prefix 'mono-' is often used for the oxygen, but the 'mono-' prefix is typically omitted for the first element.
Combine the element names with the appropriate prefixes: 'Nitrogen' for N and 'monoxide' for O (since 'oxide' is the name for oxygen in compounds and 'mono-' indicates one atom).
Therefore, the correct systematic name for NO is 'Nitrogen monoxide', which is also commonly called 'Nitric oxide'.
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