How to identify them :
As the name might suggest (BInary), these compounds contain exactly two elements.
In this class both of these elements will be non-metals.
If a compound is made of exactly two elements and both of them are non-metallic you will use the skills you learn today to name the compound. How to identify them
Examples :
Names of binary molecular compounds are NOT to be memorized. They must be figured out.
NO2 is called nitrogen dioxide.
P2O5 is called dinitrogen pentoxide.
SO3 is called sulfur trioxide.
Today I will teach you to name these compounds.
NOTE: All are made up of exactly two non-metallic elements. Examples
Prefix system :
Look right. You will want to copy this chart down.
These prefix indicate the number of each atom present in a compound.
If the first element has only one atom it receives no prefix. Prefix system
Prefix system :
Here are a few example problems:
Name:
Sulfur hexafluoride
Symbol
SF6 Prefix system
Prefix system :
Here are a few example problems:
Name:
Tetraphosphorous decoxide
Symbol
P4O10 Prefix system
Prefix system :
Here are a few example problems:
Name:
Carbon tetrafluoride
Symbol Prefix system
Prefix system :
Here are a few example problems:
Name:
Symbol
PCl5 Prefix system
Prefix system :
Here are a few example problems:
Name:
Symbol
N2O Prefix system