Name covalent compounds with prefixes

Answer Key - Grade 10 Science Worksheet - Building Confidence

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1. 1.

   Each carbon dioxide molecule has 2 oxygen atoms. How many oxygen atoms are in 5 molecules, Ari?

   10 atoms
2. 2.

   Each sulfur dioxide molecule has 2 oxygen atoms. How many oxygen atoms are in 12 molecules, Bo?

   24 atoms
3. 3.

   Each dinitrogen monoxide molecule has 2 nitrogen atoms. How many nitrogen atoms are in 7 molecules, Esme?

   14 atoms
4. 4.

   On the card, how many pairs does carbon share with each oxygen, Jun?

   • One
   • Four
   • Two
5. 5.

   What number does the prefix tri- stand for, Milo?

   • 4
   • 3
   • 2
6. 6.

   What number does the prefix tetra- stand for, Noah?

   • 4
   • 3
   • 5
7. 7.

   What number does the prefix mono- stand for, Pia?

   • 2
   • 1
   • 6
8. 8.

   What is the name of CO, Ren?

   • Carbon monoxide
   • Monocarbon oxide
   • Carbon oxide
9. 9.

   What is the name of SO₂, Tala?

   • Sulfur oxide
   • Sulfur dioxide
   • Disulfur oxide
10. 10.

    Using only the prefix rules, what would H₂O be called? (Chemists just call it water.) Zee decides.

    • Hydrogen dioxide
    • Monohydrogen oxide
    • Dihydrogen monoxide