Chapter 4, Problem 23E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Each compound is to be named.

Concept introduction:

Molecular compounds contain only nonmetals that are covalently bonded to each other.

While naming any molecular compound, the name of the first element is written first, followed by the name of the second element and then, by a suffix “ide” or “ate.”

Ionic compounds are named by writing the name of the cation (metal), followed by the name of the anion (nonmetal) and then, by a suffix “ide”.

While naming ionic compounds, prefixes, such as di or tri, are not used to indicate the number of atoms.

Use the suffix “ide” for monoatomic anion and “ate” for polyatomic anion.