Question

write the name of the following covalent compound: n₂i₃

Explanation:

Step1: Identify elements and prefixes

For covalent compounds, we use prefixes based on subscripts. Nitrogen (N) has subscript 2, so prefix "di-", iodine (I) has subscript 3, so prefix "tri-".

Step2: Name the compound

First element: di + nitrogen, second element: tri + iodine (change ending to -ide). So it's dinitrogen triiodide.

Answer:

dinitrogen triiodide