Chapter 8.2, Problem 14PP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The name of the given binary compound needs to be determined.

Concept introduction:

For the binary covalent compound, there is bond between non metal combined with non metal in the molecular compound.

Answer to Problem 14PP

Carbon dioxide

Explanation of Solution

In binary compounds, binary means it has $\text{2}$ different elements.

First the element with lower group no or first element is written. In this compound it is C atom.

The second element is written as root with the suffix ide (as it act as the anion). If the second element is more than one atom then prefix for number of atom is added.

1^st element: Carbon

2^nd element root word: ox

Suffix ide

Prefix: di (it has two atom of oxygen)

Then the carbon dioxide is the binary name of ${\text{CO}}_2$ name is Carbon dioxide.

Conclusion

The binary covalent compound ${\text{CO}}_2$ name is carbon dioxide.