Question

1. how can you distinguish between a covalent and an ionic compound using iupac nomenclature when translating a name like sodium chloride?

ionic compounds like sodium chloride dont use prefixes to indicate atom numbers.
covalent compounds contain a metal and a non - metal.
covalent compounds like sodium chloride always use prefixes likemono or di
ionic compounds never include charges.

Explanation:

Ionic compounds like sodium chloride are named without prefixes to indicate atom numbers. Covalent compounds use prefixes (e.g., mono-, di -) to show the number of each type of atom. Ionic compounds are formed between a metal and a non - metal and often involve charged ions. Covalent compounds are usually between non - metals. Sodium chloride is an ionic compound.

Answer:

A. Ionic compounds like sodium chloride don't use prefixes to indicate atom numbers