Question

unit 3 quiz: covalent bonding
please use your periodic table and reference materials to assist you! read and answer each question carefully.
1 multiple choice 1 point
which of the following correctly shows a prefix used in naming covalent compounds with its corresponding number?
deca-, 7
octa-, 4
hexa-, 8
tetra-, 4

Explanation:

In naming covalent compounds, "deca -" represents 10, "octa -" represents 8, "hexa -" represents 6, and "tetra -" represents 4.

Answer:

D. tetra-, 4