Nomenclature of Covalent Compounds Quiz

Which is the formula for dinitrogen pentoxide?

D. N2O5

Which is the IUPAC name for NO?

D. Nitrogen monoxide.

Which formula correctly represents antinomy trichloride?

D. SbCl3

Which is an IUPAC name for a covalent compound?

A. Carbon dioxide.

Which substance is a binary acid?

A. Hydrochloric acid.

Which is the formula for nitrogen trihydride?

A. NH3

Which formula stands for boric acid?

B. H3BO3

Which rule should be followed when naming binary acids?

B. Start the name with hydro-.

Which compound does H2SO4 represent when in an aqueous solution?

B. Sulfuric acid.

Which rule is used for writing the name of an ionic base?

B. The chemical name ends with "hydroxide.

Based on the name, which substance is a covalent compound?

C. Dinitrogen pentoxide.

Which is the correct name for P2O5?

C. Diphosphorus pentoxide.

Which is the name for SO3?

C. Sulfur trioxide.

Which prefix would appear in the IUPAC name for a covalent compound that has four atoms of a single element?

C. tetra-

Which is the correct formula for phosphorus pentachloride?

PCl5 because a subscript of 5 indicates five Cl atoms