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Write the name of each of the following binary compounds of nonmetallic elements. a. $\mathrm{ClF}_{5} \qquad$ d. $\mathrm{N}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{3}$ b. $\mathrm{XeCl}_{2} \qquad$ e. $\mathrm{I}_{2} \mathrm{Cl}_{6}$ c. $\mathrm{SeO}_{2} \qquad$ f. $\mathrm{CS}_{2}$

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Description: Write the name of each of the following binary compounds of nonmetallic elements. a. ClF5 d. N2 O3 b. XeCl2 e. I2 Cl6 c. SeO2 f. CS2

   Write the name of each of the following binary compounds of nonmetallic elements.
a. $\mathrm{ClF}_{5} \qquad$ d. $\mathrm{N}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{3}$
b. $\mathrm{XeCl}_{2} \qquad$ e. $\mathrm{I}_{2} \mathrm{Cl}_{6}$
c. $\mathrm{SeO}_{2} \qquad$ f. $\mathrm{CS}_{2}$

Introductory Chemistry

Steven S. Zumdahl,… 7th Edition

Chapter 5, Problem 18

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The Greek prefixes are as follows: 1 - mono, 2 - di, 3 - tri, 4 - tetra, 5 - penta, 6 - hexa, 7 - hepta, 8 - octa, 9 - nona, 10 - deca. Show more…

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Write the name of each of the following binary compounds of nonmetallic elements. a. $\mathrm{ClF}_{5} \qquad$ d. $\mathrm{N}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{3}$ b. $\mathrm{XeCl}_{2} \qquad$ e. $\mathrm{I}_{2} \mathrm{Cl}_{6}$ c. $\mathrm{SeO}_{2} \qquad$ f. $\mathrm{CS}_{2}$

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Binary Molecular Compounds

Binary molecular compounds are composed of only two different nonmetallic elements that share electrons through covalent bonds. These compounds are named using systems that explicitly indicate the number of atoms of each element involved in the molecule.

Greek Prefixes in Nomenclature

Greek prefixes such as mono-, di-, tri-, tetra-, etc., are used in naming binary molecular compounds to denote the number of atoms of each element present in the compound. The prefix 'mono-' is commonly omitted for the first element, but it is used for the second element when there is only one atom.

Nomenclature Rules for Element Order and Suffix Modification

In the naming of binary molecular compounds, the less electronegative element is generally named first with its elemental name, while the more electronegative element is named second with an -ide suffix. This rule helps standardize the naming process and accurately reflects the molecular composition.

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