Question

1. name the following compound: s₄n₂
2. name the following compound: cf₄
3. name the following compound: co₂
4. name the following compound: p₂o₅
5. name the following compound: so₃

Explanation:

Step1: Identify prefixes for number of atoms

Use prefixes to denote the number of each type of atom in the binary covalent - compound. "mono -" for 1 (usually omitted for the first element), "di -" for 2, "tri -" for 3, "tetra -" for 4, "penta -" for 5 etc.

Step2: Name the first element

Keep the element name as it is from the periodic table.

Step3: Name the second element

Change the ending of the second - element's name to "-ide".

Answer:

1. Tetrasulfur dinitride
2. Carbon tetrafluoride
3. Carbon dioxide
4. Diphosphorus pentoxide
5. Sulfur trioxide