Textbook Question
Classify each of the following as ionic or molecular, and name each:
a. Li2HPO4
4. Molecular Compounds
Naming Binary Molecular Compounds
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Give the systematic name for the following compound: IO5
A
iodine oxide
B
monoiodine oxide
C
iodine pentoxide
D
iodide pentoxide
E
monoiodide pentoxide
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Identify the elements present in the compound. The formula IO5 consists of iodine (I) and oxygen (O).
Determine the number of atoms of each element in the compound. The subscript '5' indicates there are five oxygen atoms.
Use the appropriate prefix for the number of oxygen atoms. The prefix 'penta-' corresponds to five.
Combine the name of the iodine element with the prefix and the name of the oxygen element. This results in 'iodine pentoxide'.
Ensure the name follows the rules for naming binary compounds, where the first element is named as is and the second element uses a prefix to indicate the number of atoms.
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