Chapter 8.2, Problem 32SSC

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The binary molecular compound needs to be defined.

Concept introduction:

The bond formed by sharing of the valence electrons is called covalent bond. A species forming covalent bond between the atoms is called molecule.

Explanation of Solution

For the binary molecular compound, there is bond between two non-metal elements and name of the binary compound is given according to the rule.

${\text{I}}^{st}\text{element + Prefix root word Suffix}$

For example HF, it has hydrogen and fluoride its name is hydrogen fluoride.

The ${\text{NO}}_2$ molecule has two elements; one is nitrogen and other is oxygen its name is Nitrogen dioxide.

The ${\text{H}}_2\text{O}$ molecule has hydrogen and oxygen and its name is dihydrogen oxide.

Conclusion

Binary molecular compound is the compound with two non metal element.