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  • Which of these rules are applicable for naming covalent compounds?


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  • A. nonmetal name + nonmetal name + suffix ?ide
  • B. nonmetal name + nonmetal name + suffix ?ite
  • C. metal name + nonmetal name + suffix ?ide
  • D. metal name + nonmetal name + suffix ?ite

  • Correct Answer
  • metal name + nonmetal name + suffix ?ide 

    Explanation

    Simple covalent compounds are generally named by using prefixes metal name + nonmetal name + suffix ?ide to indicate how many atoms of each element are shown in the formula. Also, the ending of the last (most negative) element is changed to -ide. The prefixes used are mono-, di-, tri-, tetra-, penta-, hexa-, and so forth.

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    • A. 100% pure silver
    • B. 10% silver
    • C. 1% silver
    • D. 0% silver
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    • 2. PCP is more commonly known as

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    • A. Acid
    • B. Angel dust
    • C. Ecstasy
    • D. None of the above
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    • 3. A sample of matter must be copper if

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    • A. atoms in the sample react with oxygen
    • B. the sample can conduct electricity
    • C. each atom in the sample has 29 protons
    • D. the sample melts at 1768k
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    • 4. Diamond is harder than Graphite because of

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    • A. tetrahedral structure of diamond
    • B. difference of crystalline structures
    • C. difference of layers of atoms
    • D. hexagonal structure of graphite
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    • 5. Permanent hardness of water may be removed by the addition of

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    • A. Alum
    • B. Lime
    • C. Sodium Carbonate
    • D. Potassium Permanganate
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    • 6. The hazardous component in most antifreeze is

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    • A. Ethane alcohol
    • B. Ethylene Glycol
    • C. Ehtylene
    • D. Ethene
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    • 7. Which among the following minerals is also known as Horn Silver?

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    • A. Silver Chroride
    • B. Zinc Phosphate
    • C. Silver Iodide
    • D. Silver Sulphide
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    • 8. Atomic bomb is based on which of the following principle?

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    • A. Nuclear fusion
    • B. Nuclear fission
    • C. Natural radioactivity
    • D. All options are correct
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    • 9. The polar ice-caps are made of ____________ water

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    • A. Saline
    • B. Salt
    • C. Sour
    • D. Fresh
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    • 10. Which of the following is essential for the synthesis of thyroxin?

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    • A. Potassium
    • B. Calcium
    • C. Iodine
    • D. Sodium
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