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Predict whether each of the following compounds is molecular or ionic: (h) Ag2SO4.
3. Chemical Reactions
Naming Molecular Compounds
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Give the systematic name for the following compound:N2S4
A
nitrogen tetrasulfide
B
dinitrogen tetrasulfide
C
dinitrogen sulfide
D
nitrogen sulfide
E
nitrogen sulfite
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Identify the elements present in the compound. The chemical formula N₂S₄ consists of nitrogen (N) and sulfur (S).
Determine the number of atoms of each element in the compound. The subscript '2' after nitrogen indicates there are two nitrogen atoms, and the subscript '4' after sulfur indicates there are four sulfur atoms.
Use the appropriate prefixes for the number of atoms. In molecular compounds, prefixes are used to denote the number of atoms: 'di-' for two and 'tetra-' for four.
Combine the prefixes with the element names to form the systematic name. The prefix 'di-' is added to nitrogen, and 'tetra-' is added to sulfide, resulting in 'dinitrogen tetrasulfide'.
Ensure the name reflects the correct stoichiometry and follows IUPAC naming conventions for binary molecular compounds, which typically use prefixes to indicate the number of atoms.
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