Question

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how is the name of the second element in a covalent molecule changed?
a. the ending is changed to tell how many atoms are present.
b. the ending is changed to indicate the oxidation state.
c. the ending is changed to -ose.
d. the ending is changed to -ide.

Explanation:

In naming covalent molecules, the second - named element has its ending changed to -ide. This is a standard naming convention in chemistry for binary covalent compounds. For example, in carbon dioxide ($CO_2$), the second element oxygen has its name changed to oxide.

Answer:

D. The ending is changed to -ide.