Chapter 2, Problem 2.83P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The type of compound that requires the use of Greek numerical prefixes in the names is to be determined.

Concept introduction:

The general rules for naming binary covalent compounds are as follows:

1) In the periodic table, the element with the lower group number comes first in the name. The element with the higher group number comes second and is named with its root and the suffix $\text{-}ide$.

2) In case when both the elements belong to the same group, the element with the higher period number is named first.

3) Covalent compounds require the use of Greek numerical prefixes to indicate the number of atoms of each element.