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Write the name for each of the following binary compounds of nonmetallic elements. a. GeH $_{4}$ b. $\mathrm{N}_{2} \mathrm{Br}_{4}$ c. $\mathrm{P}_{2} \mathrm{S}_{5}$ d. $\mathrm{SeO}_{2}$ e. $\mathrm{NH}_{3}$ f. $\mathrm{SiO}_{2}$

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Description: Write the name for each of the following binary compounds of nonmetallic elements. a. GeH 4 b. N2 Br4 c. P2 S5 d. SeO2 e. NH3 f. SiO2

   Write the name for each of the following binary compounds of nonmetallic elements.
a. GeH $_{4}$
b. $\mathrm{N}_{2} \mathrm{Br}_{4}$
c. $\mathrm{P}_{2} \mathrm{S}_{5}$
d. $\mathrm{SeO}_{2}$
e. $\mathrm{NH}_{3}$
f. $\mathrm{SiO}_{2}$

World of Chemistry

Steven S.Zumdahl,… 1st Edition

Chapter 4, Problem 11

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Write the name for each of the following binary compounds of nonmetallic elements. a. GeH $_{4}$ b. $\mathrm{N}_{2} \mathrm{Br}_{4}$ c. $\mathrm{P}_{2} \mathrm{S}_{5}$ d. $\mathrm{SeO}_{2}$ e. $\mathrm{NH}_{3}$ f. $\mathrm{SiO}_{2}$

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Key Concepts

Covalent Compound Nomenclature

This concept involves the systematic naming of compounds that are formed entirely of nonmetals and typically exhibit covalent bonding. The naming process includes indicating the types of elements present as well as the number of atoms of each by using specific rules and Greek prefixes.

Greek Prefixes

In the nomenclature of binary compounds, Greek prefixes such as mono-, di-, tri-, tetra-, etc., are used to indicate the number of atoms of each element within the molecule. The prefixes help clarify the composition and differentiate compounds with similar elements but differing stoichiometries.

Binary Compounds

Binary compounds are chemical compounds composed of exactly two different elements. When these elements are nonmetals, the compounds are usually covalent, and naming them requires following specific rules that clearly represent the number and type of atoms present.

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