The formula for naming the 1st non-metallic element in a covalent compound is to

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The formula for naming the 1st non-metallic element in a covalent compound is to...
A) use the element’s name without any changes B) add a prefix that indicates the number of that atom (if there are two or more) in the formula C) change the name to its -ide form D) none of the above The formula for naming the 1st non-metallic element in a covalent compound is to...
A) use the element’s name without any changes B) add a prefix that indicates the number of that atom (if there are two or more) in the formula C) change the name to its -ide form D) none of the above
A) use the element’s name without any changes B) add a prefix that indicates the number of that atom (if there are two or more) in the formula C) change the name to its -ide form D) none of the above

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A) use the element's name without any changes

Explanation

First Nonmetal name should be without any change and prefix which indicate no of atoms should be added to before second nonmetal name and second nonmetal name should be end with ide

PCl5 - Phosphorous pentachloride

CO2 - Carbon dioxide

SO2 - Sulphure dioxide

NO2 - Nitrogen dioxide

N2O5 - Nitrogen pentoxide

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