Question

how do you write the name of a covalent compound? 1) write the name of the first element. 2) write the name of the second element, but change its ending to -ide. 3) write the correct charge above each element. 4) using the crossover method, apply the charges as subscripts to opposite elements. 1) write the name of the first element. 2) write the name of the second element, but change its ending to -ide. 3) put a number prefix at the beginning of each element name to tell how many atoms of that element are present in the compound. 4) dont ever add mono- to the first element. 1) find the charge of each element. 2) determine how many of each element are needed. 3) write those numbers as subscripts in the formula.

Explanation:

To name a covalent compound, you first write the name of the first - element. Then, write the name of the second element with its ending changed to -ide. Add number prefixes to each element name to indicate the number of atoms, except don't add "mono-" to the first element. Steps about charges and crossover method are for ionic compounds, not covalent compounds.

Answer:

1. Write the name of the first element.
2. Write the name of the second element, but change its ending to -ide.
3. Put a number prefix at the beginning of each element name to tell how many atoms of that element are present in the compound.
4. Don't ever add mono - to the first element.