Naming Type III Binary Compounds

Rules for Naming Type III Binary Compounds

For binary compounds made up of a nonmetal with a nonmetal.

1. The first element in the compound is named first, and the full

element name is used

2. The second element is named as though it were an anion--

root name + -ide

3. The prefixes are used to denote the number of atoms

present. Refer to the table

4. The prefix mono- is never used for naming the first element.

For example, CO is named carbon monoxide NOT

monocarbon monoxide.

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Exercise 1 for Naming Type III Binary Compounds

5. SO₂ 10. H₂O

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