Multiple Choice
What is the correct name for the molecular compound with the formula NO_2?
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3. Chemical Reactions
Naming Molecular Compounds
Multiple Choice
What is the correct name for the molecular compound N2O5?
A
Dinitrogen dioxide
B
Dinitrogen pentoxide
C
Nitrogen pentoxide
D
Nitrogen dioxide
Verified step by step guidance1
Identify the elements present in the compound: N (nitrogen) and O (oxygen).
Determine the number of atoms of each element from the formula N2O5: there are 2 nitrogen atoms and 5 oxygen atoms.
Use the appropriate prefixes for the number of atoms: 'di-' for 2 and 'penta-' for 5.
Name the first element (nitrogen) with its prefix: 'dinitrogen'.
Name the second element (oxygen) with its prefix and change the ending to '-oxide': 'pentoxide', resulting in the full name 'dinitrogen pentoxide'.
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