Multiple Choice
What is the correct name for the molecular compound N2O3?
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3. Chemical Reactions
Naming Molecular Compounds
Multiple Choice
Which of the following is the correct chemical formula for dinitrogen tetrafluoride?
A
N4F2
B
NF4
C
N2F4
D
NF2
Verified step by step guidance1
Understand the naming convention for binary molecular compounds, which uses prefixes to indicate the number of atoms of each element in the compound.
Identify the prefixes in the name 'dinitrogen tetrafluoride': 'di-' means 2 and 'tetra-' means 4.
Apply these prefixes to the elements: 'dinitrogen' means 2 nitrogen atoms (N2) and 'tetrafluoride' means 4 fluorine atoms (F4).
Combine the symbols and their quantities to write the chemical formula: N2F4.
Verify that the formula matches the name by checking the number of atoms for each element corresponds to the prefixes given.
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