Which of the following is used to indicate the number of each type of atom in the naming of a covalent molecule?A.A prefixB.A suffixC.A roman numeralD.A subscriptSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Why are prefixes used in naming covalent compounds?A.The atoms can have different numbers of valence electrons.B.The same atoms can combine in more than one ratio.C.Oxidation states of the atoms are identified with prefixes.D.The prefixes identify the only way the atoms can combine.

Why are prefixes not needed in naming ionic compounds?A.Roman numerals are used instead of prefixes to indicate number.B.Ion charges are written as superscripts with the names of the atoms.C.Ions combine in only one ratio.D.Subscripts are used in the name to indicate number of atoms.

A(n) __________ is formed when two or more atoms bond together; a(n) __________ is used to describe molecules that are composed of more than one type of element.ANSWERmolecule; ionmolecule; compoundcompound; moleculeion; electrolyte

Define the molecular formula of a compound asthe number and type of different atoms in onemolecule

atom is to molecule as letter is to