21 Nov 2021
Problem 29e
Page 118
Section: Problems by Topic
Chapter 3: Molecules, Compounds, and Chemical Equations
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21 Nov 2021
Given information
The chemical formula for the given molecular compound diphosphorus pentasulfide is to be stated.
Step-by-step explanation
Step 1.
The following is the naming rule for binary compounds containing two nonmetals:
- The naming process begins with an element on the periodic table's left side.
- The -ide suffix has been added to the second element.
- The number of atoms is expressed using Greek prefixes such as mono, di, tri, and tetra.
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