Name covalent compounds with prefixes

Answer Key - Grade 10 Science Worksheet - Building Confidence

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1. 1.

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

   24 atoms
2. 2.

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

   14 atoms
4. 3.

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

   • Two
   • One
   • Four
5. 4.

   On the card, what does di- in dioxide tell you, Kira?

   Use the picture in question 3.

   • There are two carbon atoms
   • There are two oxygen atoms
   • There are two bonds in the molecule
6. 5.

   On the card, why isn't it called monocarbon dioxide, Luz?

   Use the picture in question 3.

   • Mono- means zero
   • Carbon has no prefix form
   • The first element skips mono-
7. 6.

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

   • 4
   • 2
   • 3
8. 7.

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

   • 4
   • 3
   • 5
9. 8.

   What is the name of CO, Ren?

   • Monocarbon oxide
   • Carbon monoxide
   • Carbon oxide
10. 9.

    What is the name of SO₂, Tala?

    • Sulfur oxide
    • Sulfur dioxide
    • Disulfur oxide
11. 10.

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

    • Hydrogen dioxide
    • Dihydrogen monoxide
    • Monohydrogen oxide