QuestionWhat is the correct name for the compound ?
Studdy Solution
STEP 1
Assumptions1. The compound is . We are using the IUPAC nomenclature for naming the compound3. The compound is a covalent compound
STEP 2
In the IUPAC nomenclature, the name of a binary covalent compound is based on the number of atoms of each element in the compound. The element with the lower group number is written first in the name; if the elements are in the same group, the element with the higher period number is written first.
In our case,ulfur () is in group16 and Fluorine () is in group17. So,ulfur comes first in the name.
STEP 3
The prefixes used in the names of binary covalent compounds indicate the number of atoms of each element. The prefixes are as follows1 - mono2 - di3 - tri - tetra5 - penta6 - hexa7 - hepta8 - octa9 - nona10 - deca
STEP 4
Apply the prefixes to the elements in the compound. For , the prefix for2 is 'di' and for4 is 'tetra'. So, the compound is named as 'di' + 'sulfur' + 'tetra' + 'fluorine'.
STEP 5
Write the final name of the compound.
The correct name for the compound is disulfur tetrafluoride.
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