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Binary molecular compounds consist of covalent bonds between two different non-metal atoms. The naming convention for these compounds ends in “ide,” similar to binary ionic compounds. The name and formula typically start with the element positioned further to the left on the periodic table. To accurately name these compounds, prefixes are used to indicate the number of atoms of each element present in a molecule. This guide provides insights into the naming of binary molecular compounds, including the specific example of nitrogen oxides.
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Binary Molecular Compounds Binary molecular compounds consist of covalent bonds between atoms of two different non-metals. • The name of a binary molecular compound ends in “ide”, just like the came of a binary ionic compound. • The name and the formula usually
begin with the element that is more to the left on the periodic table. 3. In the name, use a prefix to specify the number of atoms of each element that are present in a molecule. Some prefixes, and the numbers they represent, are in the table below.